Wound Nurse
Job Type: Per-Diem | In-Person Only
Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Wound Nurse to join our clinical team. This is anin-person per diem position responsible for assessing and evaluating patients’ reported symptoms, determining the most appropriate course of action, and ensuring comprehensive coordinated care. The ideal candidate is a team player with strong communication skills, clinical expertise, and the ability to handle a variety of situations with professionalism and empathy.
Key Responsibilities
- Patient Assessment & Triage:
- Evaluate and assess patients’ reported symptoms during in-person encounters.
- Administer in-person clinical triage and basic patient care as needed.
- Care Coordination:
- Manage Complex Wounds, Fistulas, and Skin Conditions- Deliver consultation and direct care for patients with wounds, fistulas, pressure injuries, skin tears, ulcers, and other skin integrity issues, including developing and evaluating treatment plans.
- Serve as a Clinical Resource and Consultant- Provide expert guidance to nurses and healthcare staff on wound and skin care management.
- Educate Patients and Healthcare Staff- Conduct formal and informal education, staff training, in-services, and updates on best practices, products, and advances in wound and skin care.
- Communication:
- Clearly and accurately document all interactions and care plans in the medical record.
- Teamwork & Support:
- Work closely with other departments and assist clinical staff to meet the needs of the patient.
- Actively participate in team communication and cross-functional support.
- Serve as a resource by identifying teaching moments and constructively advising peers.
- Professional Conduct:
- Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
- Report concerns or critical observations to appropriate team leads or supervisors.
- Adhere to organizational policies and demonstrate commitment to high-quality patient care.
Qualifications
- Current RN or LPN license (as required by MA state regulations)
- Minimum of five years clinical nursing experience; home health or wound care experience strongly preferred
- WOCN certification (Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing) required
- Excellent telephone communication skills
- Ability to make sound clinical decisions quickly and accurately
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Ability to manage stress, multitask, and remain calm in urgent or emotionally charged situations
- Team-oriented with a proactive, collaborative approach to care, and clear communication skills
About MFM HealthOur mission at MFM Health is to Make Lives Meaningfully Better. We are continuallyexpanding our practice to provide quality, comprehensive, and compassionate care to patients onthe North Shore and beyond. We are committed to hiring passionate individuals who aremotivated to succeed in a collaborative, patient-centric culture. We pride ourselves on ourcommitment to excellence, offering services 365 days a year, drive-thru healthcare, and on-sitespecialty teams and ancillary services.At MFM Health, we offer excellent benefits, top-notch training, and a vibrant work environment.We believe in celebrating our employees' successes and regularly gather for company-wideparties and events to foster strong team connections. Join us as we continue to grow, investing inour people, programs, and technology to deliver legendary patient service and further ourreputation as the provider, practice, and employer of choice!
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