Registered Nurse (RN) - Wound Care
The University of Vermont Health Network Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital
Plattsburgh, NY

Registered Nurse for Wound Care Clinic

Job Details Job Ref:R0063384 Category:Registered Nurse Employment Type:Full Time Location:89 Plaza Blvd, Plattsburgh, NY Department:CVPH - Wound Care Clinic Job Type:Regular Primary Shift:Day Hours:7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Estimated Hours per Week: 36 Bi-Weekly Hours: 72 Weekend Needs:As Scheduled Pay Rate: $35.43 - $52.44 per hour GENERAL SUMMARY: Provides case management to a group of patients providing specific assessments accrording to protocols and procedures, clinical competence in procedural skills, treatments, and patient/caregiver education related to wound care management, and acts as patient advocate in delivery and coordination of patient care. Provides efficient and effective care with the guidance of the physician during the clinic sessions, attends the clinics where scheduled and is dependable. Able to manage a number of patients at the same time with high energy and organization. Collaborates with other health care providers, wound care center Physicians, Program Director and Medical director, regarding clinic and patient needs.QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Skills Required:1.Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.2.Currently licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.3.BLS will be required if required to supervise hyperbaric treatments.4.BSN in Nursing or related field preferred.5.Current Wound Certification preferred. 6.Wound vac competence preferred.7.Minimum of 3 years relevant clinical experience required.8.Excellent communication skills including skills in voice control/tone, body language, manners, attitude, accuracy and listening with attention to detail.9.Required to be a demonstrated team member and demonstrate leadership qualities.10.Excellent computer skills with computerized nursing documentation, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Powerpoint and Excel.11.Ability to anticipate, prioritize, perform and complete multiple job responsibilites in a timely manner.12.Meets requirements of physical/pre-placement screening.13.Full time and part time positions for the Wound Center may be required to attend Healogics corporate training to complete Hyperbaric and Wound Care cetification prior to supervision of hyperbaric oxygen treatments. Per Diem staff will be exempt from this requirement.As applicable, the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided.