Wound Care Nurse

Job Description

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Wound Care Nurse to join the compassionate team at Lemuel Shattuck Hospital. In this vital role, you'll deliver specialized wound care to a diverse adult population aged 20 to over 100, many of whom are managing chronic medical conditions with acute flare-ups and reduced independence in daily activities. Your expertise will guide direct and indirect patient care, inform treatment plans based on hospital guidelines, and support nursing staff through supervision and clinical direction.

Please Note Scheduled Hours:

• 8-4:30pm Monday-Friday, With Weekends Off

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Provide specialized wound care for patients aged 20-100+ with chronic medical conditions
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care following hospital wound care guidelines
• Review patient data and design treatment plans based on individual needs and strengths
• Thoroughly document wound assessments, measurements, progress notes, and images
• Ensure timely follow-up for wound consultations and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
• Educate staff on wound documentation, techniques, and best practices
• Participate in wound care teams, nursing handoffs, in-services, and hospital committees
• Supervise, delegate, and support staff in wound care delivery and new personnel orientation
• Communicate patient information to healthcare team members and other relevant staff
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with HIPAA and regulations
• Attend mandatory education sessions, workshops, and training for continued licensure
• Use hospital equipment and supplies cost-effectively and support institutional goals

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of nursing practice theories and standards
• Understanding of specific medical diagnoses and appropriate treatments
• Familiarity with professional standards of care
• Awareness of laws and regulations concerning patient rights
• Skill in assigning and supervising care provided by nursing staff
• Ability to assess patient needs and evaluate nursing personnel competencies
• Effective communication skills with interdisciplinary teams
• Strong documentation abilities, including meaningful and comprehensive record-keeping

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sensitivity to the needs of elderly and long-term care patients
• Familiarity with hospital policies, procedures, and internal regulations
• Knowledge of external regulatory agencies including the Department of Health (DPH) and The Joint Commission (TJC)
• Understanding of restorative and rehabilitation nursing principles
• Awareness of hospital safety procedures and protocols
• Proven leadership abilities, including experience with charge nurse responsibilities
• Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Basic Life Support (BLS)

About the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital:

Lemuel Shattuck Hospital is a fully Joint Commission accredited teaching facility that provides acute, subacute, and ambulatory care to patients referred by public agencies and private sector providers. Shattuck Hospital's services help economically and socially disadvantaged patients to get high quality, cost-effective care from a staff that respects their dignity.

Located in the heart of Boston's Jamaica Plain neighborhood, the Shattuck Hospital includes 248 inpatient beds including 95 Psychiatric beds and 29 Correctional Health beds. In addition, the Shattuck has a full outpatient clinic with many specialties that offers treatment to patients of the Department of Mental Health as well as Department of Correction and House of Correction inmates and community patients.

The Shattuck hospital is on the forefront of substance use disorder treatment including a Suboxone clinic serving 200 patients. In addition to direct medical services LSH hosts and supports an array of services located on the campus, serving patients struggling with addictions and homelessness.

Learn more about: what it's like to work as a DPH nurse

Learn more about Shattuck Hospital: https://www.mass.gov/locations/lemuel-shattuck-hospital

Relocation information: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/dph-renovation-for-shattuck-hospital-replacement-building

Pre-Hire Process:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website, http://www.mass.gov

If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext.#4

Qualifications

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience as a registered nurse in a recognized hospital, clinic or medical facility, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I . A Graduate degree with a major in Nursing may be substituted for the required experience .

Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL LEVELS IN SERIES: Current and valid registration as a professional nurse under the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.

*Recent graduates from an approved school of nursing must have applied for the first available registered nurse examination.

Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's license may be required.

S alary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate's years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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T itle 101 CMR 23.00 ("Regulation") requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA

Job ID: Commonwealth_of_Massachusetts-2500060L

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-13T18:35:45