RN Wound Care Center

Position Summary

Ensures quality nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the New York Nurse Practice Act, National Standards of Practice, and Nursing and Clinical Service standards of care and practice. Utilizes the Nursing Process, plans, directs and supervises the care of patients in addition to being involved in the provision of direct care of patients and families.

Education, Training, Experience, Certification & Licensure

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Current licensure, or eligibility for licensure, in the State of New York
• Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise

Special Equipment, Skills Or Other Requirements

• Maintains current BLS/CPR certification

Work Environment And Hazards

Clinical setting. Exposure Class I Physical Demands: Medium work - must be able to lift 25 pounds frequently; occasionally lifting maximum of 50 pounds. Will require ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, squat and reach.

Supervised By

• Charge nurse
• Clinical Coordinator
• Unit Manager
• Nursing Services/Administration

Supervises Other

• RN’s
• LPN’s
• Nurse Assistants
• Secretaries
• Unit Support Aides

Career Path Advancement

• To Level II and Level III after experience and clinical performance demonstrates ability to meet criteria
• To coordinator or management positions if experience and clinical performance demonstrates ability to meet criteria

General Performance Criteria: Registered Nurse

• Utilizes Nursing Process
• Plans and implements nursing interventions
• Collects Data In a Comprehensive Manner
• Demonstrates the ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care of designated patient populations
• Adheres to hospital confidentiality statement
• Functions independently with treatments, procedures and equipment
• Shares expertise in clinical skills with other team members
• Evaluates nursing interventions in relationship to patient outcomes
• Documents all teaching, including patient’s/families response
• Participates on committees
• Attends staff meetings
• Participates in performance improvement
• Participates in planning and implementing change
• Displays a commitment to the hospital mission
• Abides by Personnel policies and procedures
• Displays a knowledge and understanding of the National Patient Safety Goals

Researcher

• Applies current concepts and findings from research and/or studies to practice

Pay Range

$28.80-$41.40

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.