Registered Nurse ( RN ) - Wound Care
About The Position
At Catholic Health, our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence-based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time. St. Charles Hospital is a proud member of Catholic Health and has served the residents of the Three Village area for more than 110 years. St. Charles is renowned for its outstanding customer service and scored as one of the top hospitals on Long Island in the delivery of high quality care. Wound Care Nurses specialize in assessing and treating patients with complex wounds, ostomies, or continence conditions. They work closely with members of patient care teams to ensure that personalized treatment plans are followed correctly in order to prevent future infection or injury and to promote healing.
Requirements
- Passion for Wound Care
- 1+ Years of recent RN experience
- Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required
- Licensure: New York Registered Nurse (RN) License & Registration
- Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Board Certified in Wound Care Nursing certification required within 2 years.
Nice To Haves
- 1+ Years of Wound Care RN experience preferred
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of wound, ostomy and continence, and specialty tube care
- Serve as a resource for wound care and pressure injury prevention practices for the hospital
- Provide direct patient care and education to patients with skin/wound problems, as well as providing education to their family members
- Partner with an interdisciplinary team including, but not limited to, attending physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses (RNs), and ancillary staff to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Advocate for and build meaningful relationships with patients and their loved ones through safety intervention, emotional support, and education.
Benefits
- generous benefits packages
- generous tuition assistance
- a defined benefit pension plan
- a culture that supports professional and educational growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
