Wound Care Coordinator RN

Job Title: Wound Care Coordinator RN

Location: RWJUH Somerset

Department Name: Develop Innovation & Research

Req #: 0000235366

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $59,699.00 to $78,032.00 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 Summary

Job Overview:

Coordinates nursing care and wound care activities in conjunction with the philosophy, policies, procedures and program plans of the hospital. Evaluates appropriateness of wound consults, coordinates care/patient education and follow-up. Acts as a liaison with physicians and other health care team members. Participates in house-wide skin/wound care programs for staff education and patient care as needed, including Prevalence and Competency Day. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Nursing required,
• Master s Degree in Nursing preferred,
• Minimum of two years experience in wound care
• National Wound/Ostomy Certification required
• Knowledge of principles of adult learning
• Experience using an electronic health record, preferably Epic
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with others effectively
• Competent in use of all Microsoft Office applications
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• AHA BLS and ACLS Provider required
• Current New Jersey RN license

Schedule requirements:

PT day shift 24 hours per week

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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 (e.g., Pet Insurance)
•  Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care 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. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer