RN Wound Care

Hunterdon Healthcare•Flemington, NJ

54d

About The Position

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

Requirements

All Hires after July 2012 are required to have a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
Or is Associates Degree or Diploma must be enrolled in BSN program and completed within 4 years of hire
2 years nursing experience including care of the ostomy patient and patients with pressure ulcers and draining wounds.
Computer literate
Current RN licensure
Knowledgeable of specialty beds and Skin care products.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to identify problems and resolve them using evidence based research in a systematic approach.

Nice To Haves

Certification in enterostermal therapy/wound care

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