Wound Care Clinical Specialist Location (System wide) 40hrs

Wound Care Specialist

At Merrimack Health, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base salary range is $39.50-$81.44 excluding fringe benefits and potential bonuses.

Your final base salary will be determined based on your education, experience, licensure, and internal equity considerations. Offers are typically made below the top of the range to support future salary growth.

This is a system level position to influence professional role competence and growth of learners centrally and in the Wound Care setting.

The certified clinical nurse in wound/ostomy care is a specialist in the field of wound and enterostomal care who promotes competent, compassionate and professional nursing care across the continuum. The Wound Specialist will act as a consultant for patients with wounds, pre and post op ostomy care and management, and/or patients at risk for skin breakdown. Also coordinates treatment to provide comprehensive wound assessments and plan of care including goals, implementation of treatment, evaluation and outcomes for patients throughout the organization. Provides patient, family and staff education regarding wound management and prevention of pressure injury. Also acts as a resource for medical staff and participates in the performance improvement plan and quality outcome initiatives of the organization. This leadership role requires contribution to relevant committees, implementation and program development for standardization of wound/ostomy care, and identification/responsibility for his/her professional development.

Qualifications:

· Current Massachusetts licensure as a Registered Nurse

· Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required, Master's preferred

· Wound Care Certified (WOCN or equivalent), or currently enrolled in a certification program

· Minimum of 2 years wound care experience with demonstrated ability to assess and respond to needs of patients and families

· Demonstrated ability to be self-directed, flexible and collaborative in fulfilling role obligation

· Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal and interdisciplinary abilities

Merrimack Health is the regional health care provider of the Eastern Merrimack Valley, serving communities across Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Our integrated system includes hospitals in Lawrence, Haverhill, and Methuen, as well as a network of community-based physician practices. We are a recognized leader in heart and stroke care, maternal and child health, orthopedics, surgical services, trauma and emergency care, and outpatient programs. Committed to delivering trusted, compassionate care close to home, Merrimack Health is advancing a unified and patient-centered approach to health care for the region.