Registered Nurse (RN) Wound Care Center & Hyperbaric Per DiemReq #:0000161435

Category:Nursing

Status:Per Diem

Shift:Day

Facility:Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Department:Wound Care Center & Hyperbaric

Location:

Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr, 201 LYONS AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07112-2027

Job Overview:

First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665-bed quaternary care, teaching hospital that provides comprehensive health care for the region. Staffed with more than 800 physicians, 3200 employees, and 150 volunteers, our hospital is ready to provide you and your family with the quality care you need. At Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, we are committed to quality and excellence in patient care.

Qualifications:

Required:

• ASN or Nursing Diploma

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Proficient computer skills

Preferred:

• BSN

• Minimum 2 year of hospital experience

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Active NJ RN license or compact RN license with NJ endorsement

• BLS from the American Heart Association

• Certification in wound Care required within 1 year of date of hire

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day Shift

• Scheduled as needed with a minimum requirement of 3 shifts a month

• Per Diem

Essential Functions:

Organizes and administers individualized age specific professional care to patients within Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine department. Provides nursing care as directed by the medical staff and in accordance with the objectives, policies and procedures of the department and the State Nurse Practice Act. Performs thorough wound assessment and wound care for a variety of acute and chronic wounds in accordance with established protocols. Assesses patients in context of wound management, including pain assessment,TCOM, Doppler,Vascular assessment,Wound measurement and ABI characteristics. Assess underlying etiologies and obtains health history related to wounds and performs care as directed by the physicians. Applies appropriate modalities including nonselective debridement ( misonix, mist, pulsed lavage,whirlpool and compression. Applies advanced wound care dressings modalities (una boot, tropicals and other specialty dressings). Provides patient education concerning wound care, offloading and nutrition. Documents all patient encounters appropriately and in a timely manner. Uses the principles of growth and development to assess each patient s age specific needs and provides age specific treatment. Participates in patient teaching and quality improvement activities. Performs assessment and reassessment of patients according to applicable department standards. Reviews result consults with physicians re: abnormal results and contacts patients regarding same. Collects, labels, documents in computer and prepares specimen for pick up. Follows up on lab reports and prints reports as required. Appropriately charts each visit in the patients medical record. Inventories, orders, restocks supplies and equipment. Ensures exam rooms are stocked appropriately and are clean and ready between patients. Practices in accordance with universal precautions, infection control guidelines, medical waste separation and disposal of equipment policies. Schedules patients procedures and surgeries with operating room and out patient departments as required . Administers medications and gives injections as appropriate. Assists with pre-certification of procedures with insurance company as well as preparation of referrals as needed. Directs and instructs activities of the medical assistants to insure smooth patient flow and accuracy of performance. Performs other duties as deemed appropriate and necessary by departmental management and physicians. Participates in ongoing education.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

• Dental and Vision Insurance

• Retirement Plans

• Short & Long Term Disability

• Life & Accidental Death Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Wellness Programs

• Voluntary Benefits

• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer