Advanced Practitioners

Advanced Practitioners
Job Type
Permanent
Specialty
Other Specialties
State
Location
- Manchester, CT
Description
Location:
Manchester, CT
Manchester, Connecticut offers a vibrant community in the heart of New England, with easy access to Hartford's cultural amenities, outdoor recreation, and a strong sense of community pride. The area provides an excellent quality of life with a blend of suburban comfort and proximity to major metropolitan areas.
Facility:
This inpatient hospital facility is a well-established acute care institution committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across multiple inpatient units. The facility fosters a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment with strong nursing leadership and a dedication to evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement.
Opportunity:
Advanced Practitioners - Other Specialties
Job Details:

• Full-time inpatient Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse (WOCN) Advanced Practice RN role within a hospital inpatient setting
• Perform comprehensive wound assessments including identification of wound etiology and accurate staging and classification
• Develop and implement individualized wound care plans including advanced dressing recommendations and treatment modalities
• Lead pressure injury prevention initiatives including risk assessment, staff guidance, and protocol implementation
• Provide ostomy care services including preoperative stoma site marking and postoperative management
• Deliver ostomy education to patients and caregivers to ensure competence in self-care prior to discharge
• Troubleshoot complex ostomy complications and provide ongoing support to optimize patient outcomes
• Collaborate closely with hospitalists, surgical teams, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care plans
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and case reviews to ensure continuity and quality of care
• Serve as a clinical resource for staff regarding best practices in wound, ostomy, and continence care
• Provide formal and informal education to nursing staff, providers, and ancillary personnel on wound care, pressure injury prevention, and ostomy management
• Collaborate with Nursing Education to maintain competencies associated with wound care and support onboarding and ongoing staff development
• Contribute to patient and family education initiatives to improve health literacy and outcomes
• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing required; current APRN licensure in applicable state required
• WOCN certification required with a minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience in wound and ostomy care, preferably in an inpatient setting
• Experience in acute care or hospital-based consultation roles preferred
• Familiarity with quality improvement methodologies and data-driven practice preferred

Compensation:
Employed salary with benefits.
Job ID
Contact Information
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