Advanced Practice Nurse - Pressure Injury Prevention

Location

Freehold, NJ | United States

Job description

Overview

Under the direction of the Assistant Vice President of Nursing, coordinates all clinical inpatient pressure injury care/activities in collaboration with the Medical Director. Functions as a resource and educator for the clinical caregivers. Plans, directs and supervisors the workload of the certified Wound Care RN.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and develops relationships with other sources of referrals and develops good networking with collaborating physician, nursing staff and medical staff.
• Collects data on patient outcomes and related data, and follows up to maintain relevant program statistics.
• Maintains program stats and Performance Improvement and reports accordingly to the Wound, Nursing PI and Quality of Patient Care committees.
• Answers and provides community with appropriate clinical information via phone, person and other.
• Develops and maintains policies and procedures related to wound care.
• Provides education to the patient/family/nursing staff regarding the wound care and planned treatment/intervention.
• Provides instruction in the areas of health promotion, activity and medication as appropriate.
• Coordinates the workflow and inpatient assignments in the department specific to pressure injuries.
• Conducts patient pressure injury assessments (staging) for stage 2, 3, 4, unstageable and DTI. Reassesses every 2-3 days.
• Orders appropriate treatments following evidenced based care/protocols.
• Demonstrates autonomy and ability to work independently and communicate patient issues to physicians.
• Coordinates the department's education/in-service schedule.
• Evaluates the patient's progress, goal attainment and need for further services following discharge.
• Makes appropriate referrals to the outpatient Wound Care Program and any other outpatient services.
• Tracks admitted Wound Center patients to the medical center to ensure high quality care.
• Completes a hand-off to the Wound Center at discharge.
• Evaluates the Wound Care RN on an annual basis and provides ongoing feedback during the year.
• Develops and monitors employee development program for each employee.
• Reviews budget on monthly basis with department head and on annual basis provides input for the budget for the following year.
• Ensures wound photos are completed on admission/observation patients, initial finding and weekly assesses and evaluates photos.
• Assumes performance responsibility for program and employees.

Qualifications

• Masters in Nursing (MSN) required
• 5 years of previous healthcare experience – adult or primary
• Licensed APN in NJ
• Licensed RN in NJ
• Wound Care certification must be obtained within one year of employment (CWS, WOCN)
• Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.

About Us

CentraState Healthcare System, a partner of Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system that provides comprehensive health services in the central New Jersey region. In addition to offering a full range of leading-edge diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState serves as a valuable health partner focused on the latest ways to prevent disease, promote healthy behaviors, and help people of all ages live life well. Based in Freehold, CentraState is comprised of a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a vibrant health and wellness campus, three award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions offering primary care and specialty physician practices, along with access to outpatient services, such as lab and physical therapy. The system also offers a family medicine residency and geriatric fellowship training program in affiliation with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Among its many honors and accreditations, CentraState is one of less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet® designation for nursing excellence four times and was designated a Great Place to Work-Certified™ Company by Great Place to Work® for the second consecutive year.

When you bring your talent to CentraState, you are joining a trailblazing healthcare facility, committed to providing high-quality, patient-focused care. Join us in making incredible strides in health care, and making a difference in our community. We believe in enriching the lives of our employees through work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities and much more.

Find out why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!

What We Offer:

• Highly competitive compensation
• Excellent benefits package and rewards program
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• 401(a) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Profit Sharing Program
• Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
• Continuing Education / Onsite Training
• A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
• Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
• Magnet recognized healthcare facility

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