What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wound Care Coordinator (RN) Develop Innovation & Research (Days) position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Job Title: Coordinator RN
Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Department Name: Nursing Administration
Status: Salaried
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $95,000.00 — $127,000.00 per year
Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Job Overview: Coordinates nursing care and practice as well as wound care activities in conjunction with the philosophy, policies, procedures and program plans of the hospital. Evaluates the appropriateness of would care needs, consults patients, coordinates care/patient education and follow-up. Acts as a liaison with physicians and other health care team members. Participates in housewide skin/wound care programs for staff education and patient care as needed, including Prevalence and Competency Days. Develops and participates in unit PI. Assumes some varied and flexible scheduling to meet patient and staff needs. Uses understanding of the principles of growth and development to assess each patient's age-specific needs and provide age-specific treatment and care.
Schedule:
- Full-Time Day Shift; 40 Hours Per Week
Qualifications:
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
- Active New Jersey RN License or approved compact RN license required.
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) is required.
- Must have demonstrated competence in Wound Care.
- A minimum of 1 year(s) of experience in the specialty is required.
- Certification in Wound Care or ability to obtain it within 6 months of hire.
- Active BLS from the American Heart Association is required.
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!
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.
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare 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.
Salary : $95,000 - $127,000