Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Performs patient assessments, implements care plan, adheres to established standards of care. Identifies the physical, psychosocial and teaching/ learning needs of Outpatients/Inpatients with wounds and/or ostomy patients. Maintains a systematic approach to pertinent data collection from the patient or family/caregiver as appropriate and documents data in the electronic medical record. Collaborates with patients, physicians, family, significant others and other healthcare professionals to obtain pertinent data to help develop plan of care. Reports all data to physician.
• The RN will have a physician(s) assigned to manage the patients needs. This will entail the following: weekly meetings with assigned WHC physician to go over patients not meeting benchmarks-4 week 20% healed, 8 week 60% healed, 12 weeks 90% healed, 16 weeks 100%. Accepts accountability for meeting patient care needs including but not limited to: home care, DME orders, communication with all providers involved in the patients care. Discuss and change plan of care as needed to obtain ultimate wound outcomes. Answer patient/VNA calls regarding wound care, supplies or other issues and report back to assigned physician as necessary. To review all test results with assigned physician and revise plan of care as necessary. Has a working knowledge of and adheres to the policies and protocols of the department. Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills for non-routine issues. Maintains appropriate documentation on the acute care patient.
• Develops an individual plan of care and goals with patient, family, significant other and physician. Identifies and prioritizes expected outcomes and goals in planning patient care based on wound healing best practices and program guidelines. Identifies and involves the multidisciplinary team to meet each individual patients needs and concerns through the development of goals and anticipated outcomes. Maintains communication between interdisciplinary team to carry out plan of care, ie: Hyperbaric medicine, visiting nurses, primary physicians and other healthcare professionals as needed.
• Implements plan of care, adheres to established wound healing program guidelines for care and provides care as ordered by the wound healing physician. Performs all procedures and treatments according to established wound healing policies, protocols and best practice guidelines. Encourages patient and family to participate in activities of daily living. Administers medication, dressings and treatments according to wound healing physician orders. Contributes to the development of Standards of Care. Serve as a resource to hospital staff, physicians and other healthcare professionals. Orients members of the healthcare profession to the current standards for wound or ostomy care using best practice.
• Evaluates effectiveness of the plan of care and revises as appropriate utilizing best practice guidelines, the program policies and protocols. Recognizes and evaluates patient response to treatment and nursing interventions. Revises and updates patient plan of care as needed and readily recognizes and evaluates family/caregiver response to treatments and nursing interventions.
• Maintains complete and accurate documentation in the electronic medical records. Documents all aspects of the patients encounter including response to treatment, family/caregiver response to treatment/nursing interventions. Documents patient/family teaching and their responses, discharge information and revised plan of care (if needed).
• Maintains a safe environment, recognizes emergency situations and takes appropriate action, demonstrates good hand hygiene and infection control as per program policy. Demonstrates essential knowledge of pharmacology when administering medications. Demonstrates essential knowledge of safety plan, emergency equipment and procedures. Adheres to the National Patient Safety Goals such as two patient identifiers (name and DOB).Avoids use of prohibited abbreviations. Performs daily checks of Glucometer and crash cart. Maintains safe, clean environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Collaborates with physicians, care managers and staff in both the acute care setting and outpatient setting to facilitate the continuum care spectrum and to optimize positive patient outcomes. Participates in Shared Governance committees as assigned and shares the information within the unit during staff meetings.
• Demonstrates professional practice responsibility; fulfills mandatory education obligations. Identifies areas for clinical and professional growth such as attaining national certification, attending pertinent education offerings, attaining specialty certification, and achieves RN PACT. Fulfills professional responsibility for mentoring all staff and sharing knowledge.
• Demonstrates professional practice responsibility; fulfills mandatory education obligations. Identifies areas for clinical and professional growth such as attaining national certification, attending pertinent education offerings, attaining specialty certification, and achieves RN PACT. Fulfills professional responsibility for mentoring all staff and sharing knowledge.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:
1. Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program.
2. Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
3. BLS certification.

Preferred:
1. Bachelor's degree in nursing.
a. All ASN must complete their BSN studies within five years of their start date.
2. Master's degree in nursing or related field.
3. 1+ year of experience in Nursing or relevant area.
4. ACLS certification.

5. Wound Care Certification strongly preferred

ABOUT US

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

• 100 Best Companies to Work For ® and FORTUNE® magazine for 15 years
• Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
• 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
• 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
• Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
• Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
• One of the 100 Best Workplaces for "Millennials" Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
• One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE® magazine
• Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
• NJ Sustainable Business

Since 1932, Newton Medical Center has been providing care to the people of Sussex and warren counties in New Jersey, Pike County in Pennsylvania and southern Orange County in New York. We are home to the Center for Breast Health, the only one of its kind in Sussex County, addressing all of a woman's breast health needs with state-of-the-art technology, resources, education, support and follow-up care. Newton Medical Center recently achieved the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Pathway to Excellence designation and is one of a select few health care facilities in New Jersey accredited by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in all three echocardiography procedures: adult transthoracic, adult transesophogeal and adult stress.

Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.