Job Description

We are seeking a RN - Wound Care for a 11-weeks travel/contract assignment in Cambridge, MA, 02138 .

Job Details:

• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Weekly Pay Rate: $2,640 - $2,880
• Shift: Day Shift(8) - 8:00 start

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (including but not limited to) :

• Collaborates with physicians and healthcare providers to coordinate patient care from referral to discharge/follow-up.
• Assists with the pre-authorization process and serves as a primary contact for receiving patient consults and medical information.
• Coordinates all patient scheduling for consultations, diagnostics, and treatment procedures.
• Gathers patient history and physicals; performs and documents comprehensive assessments.
• Orders and assists with lab work, imaging, and other diagnostics.
• Works closely with physicians and surgeons to educate patients and families on wound care management.
• Assists in the development and distribution of educational materials for patients/families.
• Participates in patient rounds and interdisciplinary case conferences.
• Maintains and updates clinical knowledge; serves as a clinical leader in process improvement.
• Acts as liaison and subject matter expert for the Department of Quality & Safety regarding wound-related incidents.
• Leads National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI) quarterly pressure injury prevalence surveys.
• Fulfills annual mandatory educational and licensure requirements.
• Demonstrates commitment to professional nursing practice, patient-centered care, and continuous personal/professional development.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (required).
• Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing (WOCN) certification (required).
• 1 3 years of related clinical experience (preferred).
• Proficiency with computer systems, including web-based applications and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Access).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) (preferred).
• Prior experience in wound care or related specialty service (preferred).
• EPIC Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system proficiency (preferred).

Notes:

• Travelers Welcome!
• Traveler Only: No local candidates accepted.

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