Registered Nurse Wound Care

Job description

About Arnot Health
Arnot Health offers patient-centered, comprehensive health services to the Southern Tier of New York and Northern Tier of Pennsylvania. Campuses include Arnot Ogden Medical Center and St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira; Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital in Bath, NY; and over 40 medical offices in the Southern Tier. Arnot Health is currently affiliated with more than 300 physicians from 50+ specialties.
Arnot Health is a member of Centralus Health, a community-based integrated delivery system. Our mission is to deliver high-quality care, empower our teams to succeed, and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve.
Our commitment to quality personalized care begins with our exceptional team—over 6500 employees strong. At Arnot Health, you will work in a collaborative environment that values excellence, integrity, compassion and stewardship. Together, we create an environment where empathy, honesty and a dedication to quality thrive, empowering us to make a positive impact on the lives we touch.
We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities to help our employees grow and thrive. Whether you are just starting your career or taking the next step in healthcare, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of care in our communities.
Learn more at www.arnothealth.org .
Registered Nurse Wound Care
Under the direction of the Director of the Center for Wound Healing, the Wound Care Nurse has the responsibility and accountability for utilizing the nursing process in the prevention and treatment for acute and chronic wounds throughout the Arnot Health in the Inpatient and Outpatient setting. Functions primarily as a direct patient care provider of wound care and also provides wound care education to that population.
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Identifies, assesses and manages patients with potential/actual alternation in skin integrity.
• Evaluates patient response to treatment and progress of wound healing, making adjustments and modifications as indicated.
• Provides for patient and family educational needs that may include: general skin care, wound care, nutrition, circulation, and diabetic education.

Required Skills and Experience:
• Active NYS RN licensure
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience. previous wound care experience preferred. Wound Ostomy Continence Certification preferred but not required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire date.

Preferred Skills and Experience:
• Previous wound care experience
• Wound Ostomy Continence Certification

Physical Requirements:
• Appreciable physical effort required; lifting, pulling, pushing, and moving patients of various size, capabilities and abilities. Some lifting, reaching, and stooping. Required to be on feet much of the time

Location, Travel and Shift Requirements:
• Onsite
• Days

Pay Range Disclosure:
• Standard Rate of $43.70-$53.20 per hour plus benefits

Centralus and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Centralus Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] .