Registered Nurse - Wound Care

ATLANTICARE ROLE DESCRIPTION POSITION SUMMARY The Registered Nurse Wound Care assesses, evaluates, educates, and recommends the appropriate care for patients with wounds, ostomies, and incontinent issues at the request of the physician. The Registered Nurse Wound Care identifies the educational needs of patients and staff and responds through the development and implementation of appropriate programs for this specialty.

The RN maintains current knowledge of the practice standards of care and continually updates and reeducates staff. The RN develops and maintains policies and procedures related to wounds, ostomies and continence. This position works with and assists in controlling cost of equipment without jeopardizing the care of patients.

This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation. The Registered Nurse Wound Care establishes and maintains communication with physicians and other professionals to promote understanding of problems and a plan of care. This position establishes referral systems, provides education to interdisciplinary teams and acts as a resource to staff and unit management.

Page 2 Registered Nurse Wound Care This position establishes a network of follow up care within the community as needed. This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation. QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN required. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Current New Jersey RN license required; BLSHCP is required upon hire or transfer. CSW or WOCN certification strongly preferred at time of hire.

Must be enrolled in a WOCN program within 1 year of hire and complete within 2 years of hire or transfer.

3-5 years prior experience required; knowledge of adult teaching principles required. Leadership skills required including excellent verbal, written and computer skills. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS Demonstrates the competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool for this position. WORK ENVIRONMENT Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous substances, and potential injury. Physical demands include but are not limited to consideration stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing heavy equipment and excessive standing, walking and lifting 25-50lbs.

This position also occasionally lifts 50-100lbs with assistance. The essential functions for this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool. REPORTING RELATIONSHIP This position reports to department leadership.

The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN required. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Current New Jersey RN license required; BLSHCP is required upon hire or transfer. CSW or WOCN certification strongly preferred at time of hire.

Must be enrolled in a WOCN program within 1 year of hire and complete within 2 years of hire or transfer.

3-5 years prior experience required; knowledge of adult teaching principles required. Leadership skills required including excellent verbal, written and computer skills. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.

Full time · Day shift