CHMC - Clinic RN-Wound Care Clinic

North Star Health Alliance • Ogdensburg, NY

2d

About The Position

The Wound Healing Center Clinic RN performs the primary functions of a Registered Nurse in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for patients in an ambulatory wound healing center, in collaboration with the Clinical Coordinator, Program Director, and center physicians/providers. The nurse is responsible for meeting established Wound Center Standards of nursing practice in managing assigned patients. Ongoing professional growth is mandatory. The role assists physicians with developing and implementing wound treatment plans and participates in performance improvement review activities. The nurse acts within federal and state laws, DNV Standards, and professional and ethical practice guidelines.

Requirements

• Current New York State registered nurse licensure.
• Current BLS certification.
• Three years of medical/surgical, CCU, ED, or other related nursing experience.
• Strong patient teaching skills and an interest in wound care.
• Knowledge of growth and development across the life span, with the ability to use that knowledge to individualize care plans and delivery.
• Sustained efforts to maintain current knowledge regarding professional and practice issues.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of wound care clinic experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for assigned patients in the ambulatory wound healing center.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Coordinator, Program Director, and center physicians/providers.
• Meet established Wound Center Standards of nursing practice in managing assigned patients.
• Assist physicians with developing and implementing wound treatment plans.
• Participate in performance improvement review activities.
• Maintain ongoing professional growth and current knowledge regarding professional and practice issues.
• Follow applicable federal and state laws, DNV Standards, and professional and ethical practice guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed