Registered Nurse - Wound Care

Crouse Hospital • Syracuse, NY

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About The Position

Crouse Health is hiring a Wound Care Registered Nurse to provide care to Wound Care Center patients and manage patient intake and discharge processes as scheduled. The nurse may assist in the vein clinic after completing vein clinic training and may serve as a case manager for an assigned group of patients. Case management duties include conducting initial nursing assessments, communicating findings to the assigned physician, assessing wound stage and measurements, documenting care plans, evaluating patient status against desired outcomes, and identifying situations requiring intervention.

The role also involves participating in quality improvement initiatives, educating patients or caregivers, advocating for patients, and coordinating care. The nurse may perform hyperbaric oxygen therapy-related duties after completing hyperbaric training and may perform hyperbaric safety director duties after completing the required training. The nurse collaborates with healthcare providers, Wound Care Center providers, the Program Director, and the Medical Director on clinic and patient needs, and may serve as a documentation assistant (scribe) in accordance with Crouse policy.

The scheduled hours are Monday through Friday, with one of these schedules: 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., or 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The pay range is $39.78–$51.50 per hour.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited nursing degree program.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
• If hired as a Graduate Nurse, obtain a New York State limited licensure work permit within 90 days of graduation and pass the NCLEX exam within 120 days of the beginning of employment to obtain the required New York State professional nursing license.
• Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at hire or obtain it within two weeks after hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.
• Medical-surgical, home health, or wound care certification.
• Wound care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care to Wound Care Center patients and handle assigned patient intake and discharge processes according to hospital and nursing standards.
• Assist in the vein clinic after completing vein clinic training, as assigned.
• Serve as a case manager for an assigned group of patients, including conducting initial nursing assessments; communicating findings to the assigned physician; assessing wound stage and measurements; documenting care plans; evaluating patient status against desired outcomes; and identifying situations requiring intervention.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Educate patients or caregivers and advocate for patients in the delivery and coordination of care.
• Perform hyperbaric oxygen therapy-related duties after completing hyperbaric training, as assigned.
• Perform hyperbaric safety director duties after completing the required training, as assigned.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, Wound Care Center providers, the Program Director, and the Medical Director regarding clinic and patient needs.
• Function as a documentation assistant (scribe) in accordance with Crouse policy, as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, and a flexible spending account (FSA).
• 401(k).
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Tuition assistance and workforce development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discounts on inpatient or outpatient services, the hospital cafeteria and pharmacy, and certain retailers.
• YMCA subsidy program.
• Competitive shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Clinical Nursing Pathway Program for Registered Nurses, designed to foster career growth and progression.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree