RN Wound Care Center

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Description: Mission Statement : u00b7We, St Josephu2019s Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. Vision : u00b7To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes. Core Values : u00b7In the spirit of good _Stewardship,_ we heal by practicing _Justice_ in fostering right relationships to promote common good, _Reverence_ in honoring the dignity of every person, _Excellence_ in expecting the best of ourselves and others; _Integrity_ in being faithful to who we say we are. POSITION SUMMARY: Ensures quality nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the New York Nurse Practice Act, National Standards of Practice, and Nursing and Clinical Service standards of care and practice. Utilizing the Nursing Process, plans, directs and supervises the care of patients in addition to being involved in the provision of direct care of patients and families. EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure, or eligibility for licensure, in the State of New York. Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise. SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, SKILLS OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Maintains current BLS/CPR certification. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND HAZARDS: Clinical setting. Exposure Class I PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Medium work: must be able to lift 25 pounds frequently; occasionally lifting maximum of 50 pounds. Will require ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, squat and reach. WORK CONTACT GROUP: All services, medical staff, patients, visitors, and various regulatory and professional agencies. SUPERVISED BY: Charge nurse, Clinical Coordinator, Unit Manager, and Clinical Services/Nursing Administration. SUPERVISES: Other RNu2019s, LPNu2019s, Nurse Assistants, Secretaries and Unit Support Aides CAREER PATH: Advancement to Level II and Level III after experience and clinical performance demonstrates ability to meet criteria. Advancement to coordinator or management positions if experience and clinical performance demonstrates ability to meet criteria. General Performance Criteria: Registered Nurse Expectations Exceeds Meet Below Clinical Practice Utilizes Nursing Process: u00b7 Demonstrates the ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care of designated patient populations. u00b7 Plans and implements nursing interventions. u00b7 Plans for disposition of the patient, continually assesses need for appropriate level of care, is proactive in working with health care providers to ensure timely disposition. Collects data in a comprehensive manner: u00b7 Augments initial nursing assessment data with experiential knowledge to refine patient care plan. u00b7 Integrates verbal and non-verbal behaviors exhibited by patient and significant others to make nursing decisions. u00b7 Compiles, interprets and incorporates laboratory data into the plan of care of the patient. u00b7 Performs on-going observational assessment to determine changing priorities. u00b7 Obtains pertinent information from patients/families, co-workers and other health care providers resources to enhance patient care. u00b7 Maintains confidentiality related to patients and families. u00b7 Adheres to hospital confidentiality statement. Demonstrates excellence in clinical practice utilizing established standards policies and procedures: u00b7 Adheres to established hospital policy and procedure related to job function. u00b7 Functions independently with treatments, procedures and equipment. u00b7 Demonstrates expanded knowledge base as documented on skills inventory. u00b7 Shares expertise in clinical skills with other team members. Collaborates using a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care: u00b7 Recognizes and utilizes the knowledge and expertise of colleagues. u00b7 Identifies available resources for patients and makes referrals as appropriate. General Performance Criteria: Registered Nurse Expectations Exceeds Meet Below u00b7 Communicates patient outcomes to other health team members. Informs physicians of changes in patientu2019s clinical status in a timely manner. u00b7 Recognizes patientu2019s limitations to treatments and procedures. u00b7 Demonstrates an awareness of cost effectiveness. Anticipates and responds effectively to change in patient status: u00b7 Initiates proactive nursing interventions which reflect assessment skills that minimize negative outcomes. u00b7 Follows established protocols. u00b7 Coordinates resources for effective response. u00b7 Evaluates nursing interventions in relationship to patient outcomes. u00b7 Recommends appropriate changes. Promotes and provides health care teaching: u00b7 Demonstrates effective teaching skills with colleagues, other health care providers and patients/families. u00b7 Evaluates the effectiveness of teaching and revises appropriately. u00b7 Documents all teaching, including patientu2019s/families response. u00b7 Effectively educates the patient/family in specialty area. Professional and staff development: u00b7 Serves as a clinical resource person. u00b7 Maintains required competencies. u00b7 Completes mandatory educational activities. u00b7 Participates in educational opportunities. u00b7 Maintains own record of continuing education. u00b7 Participates in clinical supervision. u00b7 Knows the objectives and expected competencies of orientees and students. General Performance Criteria: Registered Nurse Expectations Exceeds Meet Below u00b7 Serves as a positive role model. u00b7 Reviews with the orientee and student the outcomes of nursing interventions. u00b7 Participates on committees. u00b7 Attends staff meetings. Supervision, Delegation and Coordination: u00b7 Supervises the practice and care of LPNu2019s and other allied health care members. u00b7 Demonstrates awareness, provides input for unit goal and objective development. u00b7 Coordinates activities for a designated patient population/unit for a given shift. u00b7 Identifies and handles unit problems in a professional manner. u00b7 Presents a positive unit and nursing image when communicating with other departments, services, units and physicians. u00b7 Seeks guidance when appropriate. u00b7 Maintains confidentiality related to staff. u00b7 Adheres to hospital confidentiality statement. u00b7 Participates in performance improvement. u00b7 Participates in planning and implementing change. u00b7 Displays a commitment to the hospital mission. u00b7 Abides by Personnel policies and procedures. u00b7 Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of the National Patient Safety Goals. Researcher: u00b7 Participates in Performance Improvement and Monitoring. u00b7 Applies current concepts and findings from research and/or studies to practice. Pay Range: $28.80-$41.40 Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. EOE including disability/veteran

Created: 2026-01-29