Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Wound Care
Holy Redeemer Health System
Elizabeth, NJ

$22-61/hour
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Description

Wound Ostomy Certified Nurse


Per Diem 354 Union Avenue Nursing RN/LPN Day, Weekend SUMMARY OF JOB: A Home Care WOCN Visiting RN provides safe, holistic care to a population with multiple co-morbidities and advanced chronic illnesses as it relates to wound management. The WOCN coordinates care to patients with wounds, fistula, drains, ostomies and incontinence. The RN educates regarding self management and provides support to meet the needs of the patient, family, and community. CONNECTING TO MISSION: Redeemer Health Home Care and Hospice's ability to continue the rich heritage of the Sisters of the Redeemer Health and care, comfort, and heal in the home is directly related to the talents, motivation and accomplishments of our employees. A primary way staff connect to our mission is by collaborating with all team members in promoting an environment that provides quality, compassionate, holistic, patient-centered care and supports all internal and external customers RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of 1 year med-surg experience required; 1 year of home care experience preferred; BSN preferred; able to work weekend, holiday, and on-call hours; IV and venipuncture experience preferred; able to demonstrate professional competencies in a home care setting; able to efficiently utilize technology (cell phone, computer); able to travel in service area. LICENSE AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS: Current State RN License, Valid Driver's License, Current CPR Certification, Graduate from an approved WOCN Program, Certificate in Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing preferred. EOE

Pay

Average New Jersey Staff Position Pay

$39.17/hour

The average salary for a Wound Care is 16% lower than the US average of $45.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.