Registered Nurse, Wound Center, Per Diem
Company: ECHN
Location: Hartford
Posted on: November 26, 2025
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY: The Registered Nurse of the Wound Center
reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager. Utilizing the nursing
process, provides high quality direct and indirect patientcentered
care. Coordinates patient care by working collaboratively with the
interdisciplinary team, patients, and families. Communicates, as
appropriate, the patients clinical condition, responding quickly
and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development
over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age
appropriate care for the patient population served. Promotes the
profession of nursing and professional practice through collegial
support and interactions. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Graduate of an
accredited school of Nursing. Current licensure in the state of
Connecticut. Must have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support
upon hire or receive certification within the new employee
introductory orientation period. Maintain clinical competency
required for area during employment within this role. EXPERIENCE:
Previous Med-surg nursing experience. Wound Care experience
preferred. COMPETENCIES: Able to communicate effectively in English
both verbally and in writing. Possesses basic computer skills.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITES: Disclaimer: Job descriptions
are not intended, nor should they be construed to be exhaustive
lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working
conditions associated with the job. They are intended to be
accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities
of this position. These responsibilities and competencies listed
below may change from time to time. Performs population-specific
comprehensive assessments and re-assessments of the medical and
surgical patients condition and care needs including the
psychosocial, physical, educational, and cultural aspects.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development
over the life span, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric
population, and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate
care to patients served. Able to interpret data about the patients
status in order to identify each patients age-specific needs and
provide care needed by the patient group. Assesses and reassesses
pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management tools and techniques.
Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
Documentation reflects assessments, interventions, and evaluation
of effectiveness. Develops and revises individualized plans of care
as indicated by assessment and patient response to treatment.
Evaluates overall plan daily for effectiveness. Involves the
patient and family in the formulation of goals. Follows the five
(5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication
errors. Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct
administration based on age of the patient and their clinical
condition. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment
that optimizes patient safety and promotes positive patient
outcomes. Documents the nursing process and responses to care in a
timely manner utilizing the appropriate tools. Demonstrates an
ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful
situations. Utilizes critical thinking skills and sound judgment in
priority setting and delegation. Formulates and implements a
teaching plan for patients and families based upon identified
learning needs. Evaluates effectiveness of learning. Demonstrates
autonomous practice, consistent with evidence-based standards.
Pursues personal and professional growth and development. Serves as
a professional role model and mentor. Provides an accurate and
pertinent report of the patients condition for safe transfer of
care. 12. Assess, stages, and measures wounds accurately and in
accordance with policy. 13. Implements, follows, and evaluates all
Restorix Health protocols and processes.
Keywords: ECHN, Hartford , Registered Nurse, Wound Center, Per Diem, Healthcare , Hartford, Connecticut
