Outpatient Wound Care RN Per Diem

Saint Peters Healthcare System•Monroe Township, NJ

11d•$46 - $46

About The Position

Outpatient Wound Care RN Per Diem Wound Care Ctr-Monroe Saint Peter's is among the few hospitals in the world to have earned its 7th consecutive Magnet® designation and its first Magnet with Distinction designation. The Magnet with Distinction designation is an elite level of this recognition, awarded to organizations that demonstrate exceptional performance in nursing practices and patient outcomes. Our team of award-winning nurses is growing, and we are looking for talented, compassionate RNs to join our team. The Outpatient Wound Care RN Per Diem will: Assess the health status of assigned patients as outlined in the Nursing Standards. Plan, implement and evaluate individualized care based on patient assessment and Multi-Disciplinary Plan of Care. Provide direct patient care or direction and supervision to other health team members to ensure proper implementation of care in accordance with the requirements of the NJ Board of Nursing, current regulatory guidelines, the ANA Code of Ethics and institutional policies and procedures. Teach patient/significant others about health/illness state and plan of care. Ensure that patient/significant others are prepared for discharge and health maintenance in the home setting. Ensure all procedures are performed based on established Standards of Care. Demonstrate competency in performing all procedures within own scope of practice, in accordance with the requirements of the N.J. Board of Nursing, current regulatory guidelines, and the ANA Code of Ethics as appropriate to the ages of the patients growth and development through the life cycle. (Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics) Understand and implement the range of treatment needed by these patients.

Requirements

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey
BSN preferred
BLS Certification required, as approved by the American Heart Association

Responsibilities

Assess the health status of assigned patients as outlined in the Nursing Standards.
Plan, implement and evaluate individualized care based on patient assessment and Multi-Disciplinary Plan of Care.
Provide direct patient care or direction and supervision to other health team members to ensure proper implementation of care in accordance with the requirements of the NJ Board of Nursing, current regulatory guidelines, the ANA Code of Ethics and institutional policies and procedures.
Teach patient/significant others about health/illness state and plan of care.
Ensure that patient/significant others are prepared for discharge and health maintenance in the home setting.
Ensure all procedures are performed based on established Standards of Care.
Demonstrate competency in performing all procedures within own scope of practice, in accordance with the requirements of the N.J. Board of Nursing, current regulatory guidelines, and the ANA Code of Ethics as appropriate to the ages of the patients growth and development through the life cycle.
Understand and implement the range of treatment needed by these patients.