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Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

We are searching for a talented RN Per Diem - Wound Care

Hours: Per Diem

Shift: Day Shift, 7:45am - 4:15pm

Location: St. Luke’s Hospital – New Bedford, MA

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• Generous Earned Time Off Package**
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• 403B Retirement Plan with company match
• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 20 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Under direction of the Manager, Wound Care Center or designee, perform a variety of duties involving case management of assigned patients including but not limited to wound care and other clinical activities associated with providing safe patient care. Responsible for periodic evaluation of assigned patient plan of care and in collaboration with Physician establish an alternate plan is needed. Participate in patient and wound care data conferences and continuing education as determined by Program Director and Manager.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing is required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse Certification (WOCN) is also preferred.
• A minimum of one year related work experience required.
• Must demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) as well as related database programs.
• Current RN Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Certifications in Medical Surgical, Home Health and Wound Care preferred.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired