Under the direction of Nursing Leadership and Wound Care Services, and collaborating with other Wound Care Nurses, providing wound and skin consultation for patients in the organization. Design and provide skin and wound care education and treatment in the acute care setting related to wound care. Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with all patient care disciplines. Promote professional behaviors and standards.
Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN Preferred. Minimum 2-years current nursing experience with focus on wound and stoma care preferred. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to handle confidential material with maturity, sensitivity and discretion. Reading/comprehension skills; understanding anatomy and medical terminology. Ability to function as a member of a multidisciplinary team, handling a variety of tasks and fluctuating workloads. Ability to work independently and prioritize personal work and the work of others. Excellent problem-solving skills. Competency handling electronic information and functional knowledge using clinical applications.BLS. Current New Hampshire RN license and WCC or attainable upon hire.
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About Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH
Cheshire Medical Center, a member of the world-class Dartmouth Health system, advances the health and wellness of the communities throughout the Monadnock Region through a combination of outstanding care and exceptional service. On our Keene campus, our team delivers an impressive range of clinical services that reflect the needs of the individuals and communities we serve. Being part of the Dartmouth Health family enables us to provide services that far exceed those of a typical rural hospital, including extensive programs in primary care, cancer care, cardiology, orthopedics, and public health.
Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers
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First and foremost are our people. No matter the role, you’ll find a shared purpose here. We have doctors ready to teach their knowledge, nurses who lead through experience, and other like-minded individuals collaborating for the health of the community, while inspiring each other day after day.
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We offer a total compensation package that includes competitive health and wellness benefits. These benefits consist of "Core Benefits" that are provided by Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics as well as "Benefit Choices" that allow you to select additional benefits to meet your personal situation and needs.
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