Position#Summary Provides education and consultative services for wound and ostomy patients, families, and clinical staff. Provides quality nursing care through the application of the nursing process using evidence based practice focusing on excellent outcomes and a superior patient experience within the frame work of shared governance Primary Position Responsibilities 1. Facilities and coordinates patient care of wound and ostomy patient in a fiscally responsible manner. 2. Documentation of care 3. Maintains Professional Development 4. Education of Patient and family and Clinical staff 5. Patient Advocate 6. Maintain Patient Safety Work Contact Group (Internal/External) All HMC employees, patients and their families, physicians and the public Reporting Relationships Reports to (position): Clinical Coordinator of Wound Care Supervises (position(s): Patient Care Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Nurse Intern, Unit Coordinator, Patient Safety Assistant Qualifications Minimum Education: Required: \u00e2\u2014 All Hires after July 2012 are required to have a Bachelor#s Degree in Nursing. \u00e2\u2014 Or is Associates Degree or Diploma must be enrolled in BSN program and completed within 4 years of hire Preferred: None Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation): Required: \u00e2\u2014 2 years nursing experience including care of the ostomy patient and patients with pressure ulcers and draining wounds. \u00e2\u2014#Computer literate Preferred: None License, Registry or Certification: Required: Current RN licensure Preferred: Certification in enterostermal therapy/wound care Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities: Required: \u00e2\u2014 Knowledgeable of specialty beds and Skin care products. \u00e2\u2014 Excellent interpersonal skills. \u00e2\u2014 Ability to identify problems and resolve them using evidence based research in a systematic approach. # Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings. The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant#s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).
Position Summary
Provides education and consultative services for wound and ostomy patients, families, and clinical staff. Provides quality nursing care through the application of the nursing process using evidence based practice focusing on excellent outcomes and a superior patient experience within the frame work of shared governance
Primary Position Responsibilities
Facilities and coordinates patient care of wound and ostomy patient in a fiscally responsible manner.
Documentation of care
Maintains Professional Development
Education of Patient and family and Clinical staff
Patient Advocate
Maintain Patient Safety
Work Contact Group (Internal/External)
All HMC employees, patients and their families, physicians and the public
Reporting Relationships
Reports to (position):
Clinical Coordinator of Wound Care
Supervises (position(s):
Patient Care Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Nurse Intern, Unit Coordinator, Patient Safety Assistant
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Required:
\u00e2\u2014 All Hires after July 2012 are required to have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
\u00e2\u2014 Or is Associates Degree or Diploma must be enrolled in BSN program and completed within 4 years of hire
Preferred:
None
Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):
Required:
\u00e2\u2014 2 years nursing experience including care of the ostomy patient and patients with pressure ulcers and draining wounds.
\u00e2\u2014 Computer literate
Preferred:
None
License, Registry or Certification:
Required:
Current RN licensure
Preferred:
Certification in enterostermal therapy/wound care
Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:
Required:
\u00e2\u2014 Knowledgeable of specialty beds and Skin care products.
\u00e2\u2014 Excellent interpersonal skills.
\u00e2\u2014 Ability to identify problems and resolve them using evidence based research in a systematic approach.
Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.
The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant's hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).