Registered Nurse, Per Diem Days, 8am - 4pm, Wound Healing Center, Atlantic Health, Chilton Medical Center

About the role

The wound care nurse applies the Nursing Process to the provision of care for patients with acute & chronic wounds, ostomies, as well as patients undergoing hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) where applicable. The wound care nurse coordinates treatment plans and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal outcomes within both the inpatient and outpatient setting. Additionally, the wound care nurse maintains comprehensive clinical documentation, adheres to safety protocols, supports and provides patient education and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to inpatients and outpatient ostomy patients with application of the Nursing Process.
• Performs patient assessments, implements care plan, adheres to established standards of care.
• Collaborates with the Manager in areas of daily operational and fiscal management.
• Affords assistance in the development of wound and ostomy care policies and procedures.
• Able to assume super-user status when implementing new processes/equipment.
• Actively interfaces & assists in maintaining a collaborative relationship.
• Collaborates closely with physicians, APPs, fellow wound care nurses, wound program leadership, and other hospital staff to ensure service excellence.
• Collaborates with Manager in maintaining a safe environment of care.
• Adheres to OSHA, CMS, CDC, Joint Commission, NJ Department of Health, and applicable medical center standards/policies.
• Case Management.
• Identifies, coordinates, and meets patient care needs including but not limited to home care, DME orders, communication with all providers involved in the patients care.
• Serves as a clinical resource to the health care team, patients, and their families.
• Acts as a mentor/preceptor.
• Acts as an educator and consultant to staff nurses, physicians, APPs, and support staff for wound, skin and ostomy care concepts, practices, products and devices.
• Participates in hospital and system-wide research and educational programs and studies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN Program
• Bachelor's degree required
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification (Hyperbaric only)
• Preferred 1+ year experience in acute care nursing and/or wound/HBO care
• PREFERRED: Wound and/or Hyperbaric Certification (WOCN, WCC, CWS, CAWS, ACH, CHT, CHRN)

Benefits

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive).

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Pay

Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

Schedule

Contact your recruiter for details.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.