Nurse Manager, Wound Care

PROVIDES DIRECT CARE TO WOUND HEALING PATIENTS AT THE ADVANCED LEVEL OF PRIMARY AND SPECIALTY NURSING PRACTICE. + Facilitates new patient consultation and health history review+ Performs physical examinations and screenings of patients+ Orders and administers tests including bloodwork+ Reviews and interprets test results+ Diagnoses health problems+ Detects changes in patient condition+ Administers medications+ Operates medical equipment + Recommends further treatment options or future appointments if needed+ Provides referrals to other practitioners when necessary+ Provides after-care/ongoing care information and resources to patients and their families+ Ensures patient records are kept up-to-date including test results, immunizations, condition changes, etc.+ Consults with other healthcare professionals as needed+ Delivers quality care while complying with company policies, safety regulations, and productivity metrics+ Other duties as assignedACTIVELY INTERFACES & ASSISTS IN MAINTAINING A COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIP. Maintains open communication between physicians, advanced practice practitioners, team members, management, administration, and other units and programs to ensure service excellence. Represents the Director when providing on-shift leadership and coordination to meet the immediate and changing needs of all customers. Able to demonstrate ability/knowledge of problem solving in complex situations. Represents the Director when providing on-shift leadership and coordination to meet the immediate and changing needs of all customers. Able to demonstrate ability/knowledge of problem solving in complex situations. Reports changes of any type to staff and keeps other departments informed of developments affecting their function. Conducts monthly department meetings that achieve results. Allows staff to participate in problem solving. Confidently communicates department needs with superiors, peers, and subordinates. Effectively communicates management decisions to achieve understanding and acceptance. Actively strategizes and innovates for success. Is open to suggestions and new ideas. COORDINATES WITH DIRECTOR IN MAINTAINING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT OF CARE. Adheres to OSHA, The Joint Commission, NJ Department of Health and Medical Center standards. Observes and maintains isolation precautions. Follows hand washing protocol. Utilizes appropriate resources in clarification of safe and effective use of equipment adhering to National Patient Safety Goals. Maintains a clean and clutter free work environment. Ensures proper equipment utilization and storage. Checks expiration dates to ensure medication and equipment are safe for use. COLLABORATES WITH THE DIRECTOR IN AREAS OF DAILY OPERATIONAL AND FISCAL MANAGEMENT. Anticipates the needs for staff efficiency according to volume variations. Works with staff to assist Director/ Manager in ensuring that budget monitoring processes are in place and that appropriate actions plans are implemented and adhered to. Communicates with Director regarding ways to reduce and control expenses, as well as to enhance revenues. In the absence of the Director, posts and/or approves payroll. Coordinates the ordering of needed supplies with unit associate and medical assistant; notifies the Director when appropriate. Able to assume super-user status when implementing new processes/equipment. ASSUMES RESPONSBILITY IN ANNUAL PERFORANCE APPRAISALS OF UNIT PERSONNEL. Shares responsibility for writing and conducting staff Performance Appraisals as directed by the Director. Provides recommendation and documentation to director concerning the hiring, termination and promotions of staff members as well as monitoring, identifying and counseling personnel in job related issues utilizing the progressive disciplinary process. Acts as a positive role model for staff by maintaining a neat and professional appearance and promoting processional nursing practice. Provides clinical and behavioral guidance to staff as the situation arises. Effectively uses the Peer Review process and encourages staff to do the same. Meets regulatory, licensure, annual competency and mandatory requirements. Strives to grow through continuous professional development and participation in various committees. Maintains professional competency through participation in continuing education. PARTICIPATES IN PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT. Monitors, guides, supports and directs staff as indicated to achieve unit based and organizational goals including TJC Performance Improvement Measures. Identifies processes, which need change and refers them to the appropriate person. Incorporates the evidence- based practice and performance improvement philosophies in all actions. Supports, implements, promotes, and coordinates projects and programs. Promotes customer service initiatives through personal example. ERVES AS A CLINICAL RESOURCE TO THE HEALTH CARE TEAM, PATIENTS, AND THEIR FAMILIES. Acts as a mentor/preceptor. Facilitates and engages in effective problem-solving using available resources, including nursing staff, nurse mangers, physicians, and other health care personnel. Serves on interdepartmental committees and task forces and acts as unit liaison as requested. Promotes the implementation and practice of standards of care in conjunction with USBG. Takes a supportive role in hospital-wide Shared Governance and actively participates in USBG activities. Recognizes emergency situations and immediately institutes proper procedure. Manages situations in a calm and objective manner. Demonstrates knowledge and skill in use of emergency equipment and implementation of emergency procedures. Works appropriately with coworkers during emergency situations. Utilizes Rapid Response Team and Code Purple appropriately. Qualifications:+ Graduate education in nursing as nurse practitioner/clinical nurse specialist or post-master’s certificate in advanced nursing specialty+ 3-5 years in clinical nursing practice and 1 - 3 years in med/surg, Wound Care preferred+ Licensure as a Professional Nurse in State of New Jersey and Advance Practice Nurse certificate in adult clinical specialty+ Nationally Board Certified at advanced level of nursing practice in clinical specialty+ BLS Certification; Wound Care Certification preferred or eligible; Hyperbaric Certification preferred-eligibleABOUT USAt 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 RehabilitationWe 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 Located in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, Chilton Medical Center has been ranked the top mid-sized hospital in NJ for six years in a row, according to Castle Connolly. The Leapfrog Group gave us an "A" Hospital Safety Grade and we've received the Lifeline Bronze Receiving Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. In addition, The Joint Commission recognized us as a Primary Stroke Center. We were awarded the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite. We achieved Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. ANCC’s Magnet Recognition Program® identifies superior quality in nursing care and is the highest national honor for nursing excellence. 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