Wound Program Coordinator, Registered Nurse, RN

$91,879.42 - $117,150.49 / year

Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Home Care Nurse duties: Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care needs of a designated group of patients or provides nursing care and identified clinical support tasks within the scope of practice for achievement of the patient’s plan of care as directed. Provides professional nursing care to patients. Requires a nursing license. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. A specialist level role that is a recognized subject matter expert in job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Typically manages large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager, coaches, reviews and delegates work to lower level professionals, resolving difficult and often complex problems.

Job Overview

This position develops, implements, and oversees the wound care program; provides leadership; serves as a clinical resource and mentor, providing dependable consultation and guidance; provides consultation visits; promotes quality care and continuous performance improvement. The position carries out her/his responsibilities consistent with Agency policies, practices, mission and vision, and with instructions as set forth by leadership. As a key member of the health care team, the position must interact courteously and effectively with patients and their families as well as with co-workers from all Agency departments, community resources, and with patients' physicians in order to facilitate safe and efficient patient care.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Massachusetts RN Licensure.

2. Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing (WOCN) certification.

3. Three (3) years of Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing experience.

4. Two (2) years of Home Health experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Hours: Full Time, 40hrs. Weekend/Holiday Rotation Required.

Location: Lowell, MA and surrounding areas.

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1. Provides leadership, oversight, and dependable clinical guidance for the Wound Care Program, nurse managers, and nursing staff, consistent with the objectives of the P.I.C.

2. Assists in establishing plans for care delivery, including case conferencing and referral to the Ethics Committee.

3. Assures adequate delivery of care to patients without discrimination on the basis of race, gender, religious affiliation, etc., or ability to pay for services.

4. Contributes to the P.I.C.; assists with the development of written plans, policies, procedures, and protocols related to wound care and treatment. Contributes to Process Improvement activities and continuing evaluation of programs and performance in the P.I.C. Develops immediate and long-range goals.

5. Contributes to the development and evaluation of the Wound Care Program in accordance with the philosophy, objectives, and mission of the Agency.

6. Plans and regularly conducts the Wound Care Committee.

7. Maintains balance between program and service demands; priorities and staff resources. Assumes responsibility for implementing change effectively, providing support to staff.

8. Demonstrates a caring and considerate response to staff needs by providing new employee orientation, training, ongoing supervision of professional staff, including home supervisory visits. Instructs staff nurses on all aspects of wound care documentation; reviews documentation for accuracy and completeness.

9. Ensures that regulatory and licensing requirements for the provision of care are met.

10. Provides oversight and management of wound care supply orders and collaborates with vendors in the selection of supplies for the formulary.

11. Facilitates referrals to the program. Collaborates with primary nurses and other referral sources in referring patients to the wound care program.

12. Consults with Continuum of Care/Discharge Planning departments and other community resources including private physician’s offices.

13. Demonstrates lifelong learning by maintains an up-to-date awareness of trends and developments in wound care management and an awareness of Agency capabilities relative to patient needs. Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills; always analyzes the facts of a current situation when developing a plan of action. Maintains Professional Responsibilities.

14. Contributes to the Agency’s Education Programs.

15. Supervises staff in a firm, fair, and consistent manner; provides direction as necessary, leads by example.

16. Communicates with all contacts, as necessary, in an effective, professional manner. Uses appropriate communication channels. Provides complete documentation which is concise, accurate and informative, according to agency policy, and which supports reimbursement.

17. Completes physicians' orders, levels of care, and OASIS on all patients assigned, in accordance with patient care policies

18. Consults with Clinical Manager on a regular basis, keeping manager informed about progresses and concerns.

19. Reports Compliance concerns to the CEO or Chief Compliance Officer when applicable. 

20. Records any changes noted in patient's condition and reports to attending physician.

21. Ensures compliance within guidelines set forth by regulatory agencies (DPH, ERISA etc.) and demonstrates compliance with Home Health Foundation policies and procedures.

22. Works closely with nurse managers and staff in coordinating necessary services for patients and serves as a resources for the wound care program.

23. Provides for professional development of the clinical nursing staff.

24. Works collaboratively with all disciplines, facilitating productivity, cooperation and efficient operations.

25. Develops criteria, tools, and methods for evaluation.

26. Assures that the philosophy and objectives permit program and service adjustments as needs change.

27. Evaluates performance of each individual in relation to established standards and that individual’s professional development.

28. Encourages and assists personnel to continue self-development and improvement through formal education, meeting, and/or professional organizations.

29. Maintains a reference library of material which is up-to-date and relevant to the day-to-day educational needs of the staff.

Physical Requirements:

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.

2. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 25 lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.

3. The employee in this position frequently communicates internally and externally.

4. Must be able to exchange accurate information via phone, email and/or in person.

5. Specific vision abilities apply including close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

6. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

7. May be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.

Skills & Abilities:

1. Demonstrates expertise and knowledge in various areas, including, but not limited to: Current methods of care and treatment; Policies, procedures, and protocols which are specific to the Agency; Agency Infection Control Plan; A thorough knowledge of all reimbursement criteria as it relates to wound care visits and supplies; and A thorough knowledge of all regulatory criteria.

2. Excellent interpersonal skills.

3. Ability to function well in very busy situations; effective at time management.

4. Responsible and reliable.

5. Good organizational skills.

6. Knowledge of the Medicare Conditions of Participation.

7. Ability to adapt to change.

What We Offer

Competitive salaries & benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision benefits start day one
403(b) retirement with company match
Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support - Access to MedBridge for PT CEUs and licensure/certification support, reinforcing our commitment to ongoing clinical development.
Opportunities for career growth
Fleet car program - A unique offering that reduces personal vehicle burden and supports clinicians in the field.
Industry-Leading Safety Program – A one-of-a-kind Workplace Safety & Violence Prevention role dedicated to proactively addressing increasing safety concerns in healthcare settings. This program includes:
- AVADE de-escalation and self-safety training
- InvisaWear GPS-enabled safety devices
- Escort services to ensure staff safety in the field

About Care at Home:

Tufts Medicine Care at Home is a proud member of Tufts Medicine, a health system that is rethinking how academic and community centers, local and national businesses, and technology and service innovators can all work together. So that clinicians can deliver expert care where it’s needed most and so that we can bring wellness back to health care, one person at a time.

About Tufts Medicine

A healthcare system that works Tufts Medicine is more than a health system — we’re a community that empowers people to live their best lives by reimagining healthcare, advancing knowledge and pioneering discovery. Every team member plays an integral role in realizing our vision of creating the most equitable and frictionless healthcare experience in the world. Here, you’ll join an enthusiastic community that champions your growth and receive generous benefits to support you and your family’s well-being.

Tufts Medicine is an equal opportunity employer

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay Range:

$91,879.42 - $117,150.49

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Position/Job Title: Prof RN - Day/Night Rotating Shift - 36 hours per week Home Department: Emergency Department Job Profile Summary This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Clinical Nurse duties: Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care needs of a designated group of patients or provides nursing care and identified clinical support tasks within the scope of practice for achievement of the patient’s plan of care as directed. Provides professional nursing care to patients. Requires a nursing license. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. A senior level role that requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Typically responsible for: managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision, coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals, resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems. Job Overview The professional registered nurse possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary for the delivery and management of patient care from admission through discharge. The professional registered nurse is knowledgeable of current trends in healthcare including but not limited to advances in technology, pharmacology, treatment care modalities, quality and patient safety. The professional registered nurse serves as a patient and family advocate while facilitating a cooperative and collaborative environment among all health care providers. The professional registered nurse is responsible for the planning, delivery and management of patient/family centered care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice embedded in research, evidence based practice and/or best practices. The professional registered nurse at Tufts Medical Center provides clinical excellence, which fosters and supports an environment central to our patient and family centered model of care. Minimum Qualifications: 1. Registered Nurse (RN) license. 2. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. 3. Certifications (i.e. ACLS, PALS) relevant to the department and type of care being provided may be required. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) 2. Specialty Nursing certifications. Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 1.Utilizes theoretical and evidence-based knowledge in partnering with patients and their families to assess, plan, implement and evaluate age appropriate care. 2. Assesses and collaborates with patient, family/significant others and other disciplines to: Identify expected outcomes based on synthesis of data and diagnosis; and identify cultural needs (i.e. language, etc) to develop a care plan that enhances the health care experience. 3. Plans and develops: Individualized outcomes-based care plans incorporating the patient and family’s readiness and barrier to learning; Orchestrates and validates a plan of care for each shift; Initiates interdisciplinary patient/family meetings to facilitate communication regarding the plan of care; Communicates and coordinates the patients discharge plan utilizing unit-based and community resources to ensure a seamless transition for the patient and their family; Ensures the plan of care utilizes principles and concepts of project, organizational or systems management. 4. Implements: The plan in a safe and timely manner; Documents the implementation and any modifications, including changes or omissions, of the identified plan; Collaborates with nursing colleagues and others to implement the plan; Utilizes evidence-based interventions and treatments specific to the diagnosis or problem; Provides and coordinates health teaching which is required by individuals, families and groups to maintain an optimal level of health; Documents per hospital and regulatory requirements/policies, all aspects of care, including but not limited to, treatments/procedures performed and patient response. 5. Evaluates: The effectiveness of the planned strategies in relation to patient responses and the attainment of expected outcomes and knowledge; Uses the evaluation process to update the plan of care as dictated by the patient response and/or if desired outcomes have not been achieved. 6. Demonstrates and applies the skill and judgement necessary to implement the nursing plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures necessary for the care of the patient and family based upon critical thinking skills and a spirit of inquiry. The plan of care is: Evidence based and utilizes research when appropriate; Incorporates new knowledge and strategies to initiate change in nursing care practices; Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age appropriate culturally and ethnically sensitive care to all patients and families. 7. Performs procedures and treatments using nursing knowledge and judgment, according to established unit/practice area guidelines and professional standards. 8. Safely administers and assesses the patient response to medication utilizing essential knowledge of pharmacology and Hospital and Department Standards of Care. 9. Maintains clinical competency with respect to technology and utilizes equipment in a safe manner. 10. Performs as an advocate and as an educator for patients and families. 11. Provides high quality in an efficient and a safe manner. The professional nurse utilizes data trends to support and improve clinical practice. 12. Participates in hospital and/or unit based patient safety and quality activities and uses principles to support and improve patient outcomes (unit-based, hospital-wide, The Joint Commission, NPSGs, NDNQI, Patient First and other local, state and federal patient safety initiatives. 13. Participates in performance improvement activities through data collection, analysis and evaluation. 14. Champions quality, safety, regulatory, and patient-family satisfaction. 15. Facilitates cooperative and collaborative relationships among the various disciplines and departments to ensure effective quality patient care delivery and to create a positive and professional work environment. Supports collaboration with nursing colleagues and other disciplines to implement plan of care by participation in nursing, physician, and case management reporting rounds. 16. Delegates responsibilities to others with an understanding of their roles, knowledge and capabilities 17. Influences others to achieve Service Excellence by: Establishing a climate for optimal patient care, mutually supportive collegial relationships, and professional development; Treating both internal and external customers with courtesy, respect and caring behavior; Promoting a safe, clean, therapeutic environment for patients, families and staff; Acknowledging cultural differences that exist among staff and patients; Identifying customer service needs on the unit; Presenting self in a professional and calm manner; Providing responsible and efficient use of resources. 18. Participates in professional development and lifelong learning activities that assist in developing and maintaining their continuing competence, enhance their professional practice and support achievement of their career goals including: Maintaining current licensure and adheres to the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act; Assuming responsibility for participating in educational opportunities to support and meet clinical competency requirements; Seeking out educational and professional resources; Developing professionally as a self-directed, motivated learner; Seeking out advanced certification opportunities and ongoing education opportunities; Precepting and mentoring newly hired staff and nursing students; Investigating available technology and resources to apply evidence based practice and research into daily professional activities; Promoting leadership at the bedside as a delegator, collaborator, facilitator, and communicator; and Promoting unit and organizational growth through a shared governance model. 19. May assume charge nurse functions in collaboration with unit leadership; 20. Facilitates communication by: Seeking and sharing job-related information that supports a culture of respect and responsibility; Assuming responsibility and ownership for professional conduct; Accepting responsibility for positive and productive communication skills; Attending and actively participating in staff meetings (when unable to attend, accepts responsibility for reading staff meeting minutes); and Accepting responsibility for reading emails to keep current with unit and hospital based information. Physical Requirements: 1. Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking. 2. Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfer patients and equipment. 3. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching. 4. Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, sick patients, bodily substances, noise and possible exposure to radiation, lasers, electric shock, etc. 5. Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases and other transmissible infections. 6. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances. 7. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. 8. Handle emergency and crisis situations. 9. Subjected to irregular hours. 10. May have contact with hazardous materials. Skills & Abilities: 1. Possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. 2. Ability to provide care for a designated group of patients according to unit guidelines and hospital policies, procedures and protocols. 3. Has the skills and knowledge to provide care to the age groups of the population served including: Knowledge of growth and development; Ability to interpret age specific data and response to care; and Provide age appropriatecommunication. At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it. Pay Range : $43.01 - $70.95 based on full-time equivalent

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Registered Nurse, RN - Cardiovascular Center Suite

Tufts Medicine Boston, MA

$43.01 - $70.95 / hour

Company Description It takes a lot of very smart, hard-working and talented people to provide the level of care that we give to our patients. Tufts Medical Center is an internationally respected academic medical center and we pride ourselves not only on the sophistication of the care we deliver, but the compassionate way in which we provide it. And that starts with our employees. Job Description The professional registered nurse possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary for the delivery and management of patient care from admission through discharge. The professional registered nurse is knowledgeable of current trends in healthcare including but not limited to advances in technology, pharmacology, treatment care modalities, quality and patient safety. The professional registered nurse serves as a patient and family advocate while facilitating a cooperative and collaborative environment among all health care providers. The professional registered nurse is responsible for the planning, delivery and management of patient/family centered care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice embedded in research, evidence based practice and/or best practices. The professional registered nurse at Tufts Medical Center provides clinical excellence, which fosters and supports an environment central to our patient and family centered model of care. PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Nursing Process : Utilizes theoretical and evidence-based knowledge in partnering with patients and their families to assess, plan, implement and evaluate age appropriate care. Assess: Collaborates with patient, family/significant others and other disciplines to identify expected outcomes based on synthesis of data and diagnosis Identifies cultural needs (i.e. language, etc) to develop a care plan that enhances the health care experience Plan: Develops individualized outcomes-based care plans incorporating the patient and family's readiness and barrier to learning Orchestrates and validates a plan of care for each shift Initiates interdisciplinary patient/family meetings to facilitate communication regarding the plan of care Communicates and coordinates the patients discharge plan utilizing unit-based and community resources to ensure a seamless transition for the patient and their family The plan of care utilizes principles and concepts of project, organizational or systems management Implement: Implements the plan in a safe and timely manner Documents the implementation and any modifications, including changes or omissions, of the identified plan Collaborates with nursing colleagues and others to implement the plan Utilizes evidence-based interventions and treatments specific to the diagnosis or problem Provides and coordinates health teaching which is required by individuals, families and groups to maintain an optimal level of health Documents per hospital and regulatory requirements/policies, all aspects of care, including but not limited to, treatments/procedures performed and patient response Evaluate: Evaluates the effectiveness of the planned strategies in relation to patient responses and the attainment of expected outcomes and knowledge The nurse uses the evaluation process to update the plan of care as dictated by the patient response and/or if desired outcomes have not been achieved Professional Performance: Clinical Practice : The professional registered nurse demonstrates and applies the skill and judgement necessary to implement the nursing plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures necessary for the care of the patient and family based upon critical thinking skills and a spirit of inquiry. The plan of care is evidence based and utilizes research when appropriate Incorporates new knowledge and strategies to initiate change in nursing care practices Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age appropriate culturally and ethnically sensitive care to all patients and families Performs procedures and treatments using nursing knowledge and judgment, according to established unit/practice area guidelines and professional standards Safely administers and assesses the patient response to medication utilizing essential knowledge of pharmacology and Hospital and Department Standards of Care Maintains clinical competency with respect to technology and utilizes equipment in a safe manner Performs as an advocate and as an educator for patients and families Quality: The professional registered nurse provides high quality in an efficient and a safe manner. The professional nurse utilizes data trends to support and improve clinical practice. Participates in hospital and/or unit based patient safety and quality activities and uses principles to support and improve patient outcomes (unit-based, hospital-wide, The Joint Commission, NPSGs, NDNQI, Patient First and other local, state and federal patient safety initiatives Participates in performance improvement activities through data collection, analysis and evaluation Champion for quality, safety, regulatory, and patient-family satisfaction Collaboration: Facilitates cooperative and collaborative relationships among the various disciplines and departments to ensure effective quality patient care delivery Maintains a collaborative work relationship with peers and colleagues in order to create a positive and professional work environment Supports collaboration with nursing colleagues and other disciplines to implement plan of care by participation in nursing, physician, and case management reporting rounds Delegates responsibilities to others with an understanding of their roles, knowledge and capabilities Service Excellence: The professional nurse influences others by establishing a climate for optimal patient care, mutually supportive collegial relationships, and professional development. Treats both internal and external customers with courtesy, respect and caring behavior Promotes a safe, clean, therapeutic environment for patients, families and staff Acknowledges cultural differences that exist among staff and patients Identifies customer service needs on the unit Presents self in a professional and calm manner Provides responsible and efficient use of resources Professional Development: The professional registered nurse participates in lifelong learning activities that assist in developing and maintaining their continuing competence, enhance their professional practice and support achievement of their career goals. The professional registered nurse maintains current licensure and adheres to the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act Assumes responsibility for participating in educational opportunities to support and meet clinical competency requirements Seeks out educational and professional resources Develops professionally as a self-directed, motivated learner May assume charge nurse functions in collaboration with unit leadership Seeks out advanced certification opportunities and ongoing education opportunities Precepts and mentors newly hired staff and nursing students Investigates available technology and resources to apply evidence based practice and research into daily professional activities Provides leadership at the bedside as a delegator, collaborator, facilitator, and communicator Promotes unit and organizational growth through a shared governance model Communication: The professional registered nurse seeks out and shares job related information that supports a culture of respect and responsibility. Assumes responsibility and ownership for professional conduct Accepts responsibility for positive and productive communication skills Attends and actively participates in staff meetings. Accepts responsibility for reading staff meeting minutes when not able to attend Accepts responsibility for reading emails to keep current with unit and hospital based information Qualifications JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. Ability to provide care for a designated group of patients according to unit guidelines and hospital policies, procedures and protocols. AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES Has the skills and knowledge to provide care to the age groups of the population served including: Knowledge of growth and development Ability to interpret age specific data and response to care Provide age appropriate communication EDUCATION Bachelors Degree required, Bachelors Degree in Nursing strongly preferred. BLS & ACLS Certification required EXPERIENCE 2 years acute care experience. Cardiac care experience preferred. LICENSE Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse License PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfer patients and equipment Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, sick patients, bodily substances, noise and possible exposure to radiation, lasers, electric shock, etc. Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases and other transmissible infections Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances Subject to varying and unpredictable situations Handle emergency and crisis situations Subjected to irregular hours May have contact with hazardous materials At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it. Pay Range : $43.01 - $70.95 based on full-time equivalent