Wound Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate degree and bachelor's degree are listed under qualifications.
• At least 1 year of experience in the area applying for is required.
• Registered Nurse licensure through the New York State Board of Nursing is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required.

Nice To Haves

• National certification in the area of practice is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage, delegate, coordinate, and provide nursing care using the nursing process and established standards of practice.
• Assess, treat, and care for patients of all ages within the scope of practice, considering developmental needs and relevant cognitive, biopsychosocial, religious, cultural, and aging processes.
• Apply patient-safety principles in direct nursing care and medication management.
• Follow established system-wide communication standards and processes.
• Participate in designated forums addressing patient care, education, policies and procedures, safety, and clinical outcomes.
• Maintain and improve professional knowledge and skills related to the area of practice; comply with licensure and certification requirements and participate in annual competency assessment.
• Provide positive, culturally respectful customer interactions, acknowledge concerns, take corrective action, and escort customers when necessary.
• Participate in department- and hospital-wide performance improvement activities and use resources for self-development.
• Use equipment and supplies in a fiscally prudent manner and use the charge process for supplies and equipment.
• Complete projects and assignments within projected time frames and expectations.
• Follow hospital standards for teamwork, accountability, communication, professional appearance, responsiveness, and service excellence.
• Respond to patient call lights, communicate empathetically and courteously, and follow up to ensure concerns are resolved.