Registered Nurse (RN) Wound Care Center - Per Diem

CentraState Healthcare System Freehold, NJ 07728, US

Overview

CentraState Healthcare System, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey, is a leading nonprofit healthcare provider dedicated to serving the community. Its comprehensive network includes CentraState Medical Center, a community-focused hospital, along with an ambulatory campus, two senior living facilities, three free-standing community health pavilions, and a charitable foundation. As the third-largest employer in Monmouth County, CentraState has earned repeated recognition as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, reinforcing its reputation as an exceptional workplace.

CentraState has an employment opportunity available for a Per Diem Registered Nurse. This role assists in the day-to-day operations of the Wound Care Center, provides clinical support to physicians when needed, and coordinates patient care throughout the center. The nurse also performs data gathering and contributes to performance improvement initiatives as required to meet center standards, while providing leadership in the development of the center and supporting institutional goals.

Responsibilities

Reviews visits for appropriate patients who would benefit from referral to related services including the Hyperbaric program/wellness programs.
Collects data on patient visit episodes and follow ups to maintain relevant department statistics.
Answers and provides community with appropriate clinical information via phone, person and other.
Establishes and maintains insurance matrix for participating physician's offices.
Demonstrates professional networking with hospital staff, doctor's and other healthcare professionals.
Assists in developing protocols, policies and promotes center services.
Coordinates services with other health care personnel.
Provides education to the patient/family regarding the disease processes and planned treatment/intervention. Provides instruction in the areas of health promotion, activity and medication as appropriate.
Coordinates the workflow and patient assignments in the department.
Demonstrates autonomy and ability to work independently.
Assists in the coordination of the department's education/in-service schedule, and symposium schedule.
Evaluates the patient's progress, goal attainment and need for further services following discharge.
Monitors the department's inventory of supplies and orders supplies when needed.
Tracks patients throughout system to insure high quality and expedite care paths.
Maintains productivity within guidelines set by department.
Cleans rooms between patient use.
Follows standard precautions, isolation precautions, hand hygiene, and proper use of appropriate personnel protective equipment (PPE).
Supports operations by demonstrating ability and willingness to float between units as an RN and provides 1:1 patient observation when deemed necessary

Qualifications

Associate’s degree in Nursing required
Bachelor's degree in Nursing required within 3 years of hire.
Minimum of 1 year acute care RN experience required.
Previous Wound Care experience preferred.
Current NJ RN license required.
BLS Certification required.
Must demonstrate significant progress towards Wound Certification by approved credentialing agency with the goal of obtaining Certification in Wound Care within one year of hire.
Specialty professional nursing certification preferred.
Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.

About Us

CentraState Healthcare System, in partnership with Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system dedicated to providing comprehensive health services in central New Jersey. Beyond offering a wide range of advanced diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState is committed to being a valuable health partner, focusing on disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors, and helping individuals of all ages live well.

Located in Freehold, CentraState includes a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a dynamic health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions. These pavilions offer primary care, specialty physician practices, and access to outpatient services such as lab work and physical therapy.

CentraState is proud to be among the less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet® designation for nursing excellence five times. Additionally, it has been recognized as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ Company by Great Place to Work® for four consecutive years.

Joining CentraState means becoming part of a pioneering healthcare facility committed to high-quality, patient-focused care. We invite you to make a difference in our community and advance your career with us. We support our employees with work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities, and more.

Discover why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!

CentraState Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members.

What We Offer:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance
Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
PTO
Tuition Reimbursement
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives
Continuing Education / Onsite Training
A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
Magnet recognized healthcare facility

Compensation Range: $44.00 - $74.80 per hour

The compensation above reflects the established range from CentraState Healthcare System (CSHS) for this position at the time the job was posted. CSHS considers many factors to determine compensation, including education, experience, skills, licenses, certification, and training. As such, team member compensation may fall outside this range.

Additionally, the compensation range reflects base salary and does not include extra shift rates or incentives tied to quality, productivity, etc., as applicable.

The benefits outlined also reflect CSHS’ policy at the time of posting. Benefits as are made available to other similarly situated team members of CSHS, although participation is at all times in accordance with and subject to the eligibility and other provisions of such plans and programs. CSHS may modify its benefits plans or programs at any time.

CSHS is proud to comply with all pay equity and pay transparency laws.

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