Residence Requirements:

THERE ARE NO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THIS EXAMINATION.  There is one anticipated vacancy at the Erie County Medical Center.

The eligible list resulting from this examination will not supersede currently existing promotional eligible lists for this title, if any. The duration of all promotional eligible lists is four years from date of establishment unless otherwise indicated.

Examples of Duties:

A Nursing Team Leader - Ostomy Wound Care assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and assigns nursing care for patients requiring ostomy, burn and wound care at the Erie County Medical Center Corporation; 

Provides management oversight and supervises nursing activities; ensures utilization of assessment, care planning, implementation of services, documentation and evaluation in delivery of patient care;

Assists in the development and implementation of nursing standards as they relate to wound care and ostomy;

Ensures medical and nursing orders are implemented in a timely manner;

Communicates information regarding treatment plan and education programs to patients and caregivers;

Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team to develop comprehensive individualized patient treatment plans; makes rounds with interdisciplinary team;

Identifies and recommends modalities for the prevention and treatment of wounds; implements strategies based on specific diagnosis;

Monitors and continually evaluates patient progress; makes recommendations for adjustments to treatment plans as appropriate;

Identifies patients at-risk for skin breakdown; assesses and coordinates prioritization of treatment for patients with wound needs not associated with pressure;

Monitors and documents findings in patient medical records;

Monitors staff performance to ensure patient care plan is implemented and that documentation of patient care is accurate and complete;

Coordinates and leads quality improvement rounding for wound care; compiles and maintains information and data related to wound care, pressure ulcers and therapy bed data; prepares and presents reports on same;

Analyzes information and data to identify areas for performance and quality improvement opportunities; develops, implements and evaluates improvement initiatives;

Monitors compliance of personnel with departmental and hospital policies; takes corrective action when necessary;

Orients new staff; conducts formal and informal educational programs for staff on wound care, ostomy, industry trends and related topics;

Serves as a resource person, patient advocate and clinical role model; intervenes in patient problems and provides resolution as appropriate;

Assists in the discharge planning process as required; collaborates with Discharge Planners in communicating necessary supplies and corresponding vendors;

Keeps abreast of industry trends for incorporation into protocols, policies and procedures;

Monitors and utilizes supplies and equipment in a fiscally responsible manner;

Performs tasks normally delegated to lower-ranking nursing employee as required;

Organizes and participates in meetings and committees as required.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Candidates must meet the following requirements on or before July 1, 2019:

A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and two (2) years of registered professional nursing experience, one (1) year of which included wound, ostomy or burn care nursing experience; or:

B) Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and two (2) years of registered professional nursing experience in wound, ostomy or burn care; or:

C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse as issued by the New York State Department of Education at time of application; and
Maintenance of licensure and registration throughout appointment.

Notes:

1. Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting the experience requirements.

2. Your degree and/or college credit must have been awarded by a regionally accredited college or university or one recognized by the New York State Education Department as following acceptable educational practices. A grade of "D" or better is necessary for a course to be credited as successfully completed. If your degree and/or college credit was awarded by an educational institution outside of the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. You can write to this Department for a list of acceptable companies providing this service; you must pay the required evaluation fee.

Notice to Candidates: Transcripts will now be accepted by the Department of Personnel ONLY at time of application.
All subsequent transcripts must be submitted at time of interview.

The New York State Department of Civil Service has not prepared a test guide for this examination. 

Subjects of Examination:

The only subject of examination will be an evaluation of your training and experience.  You are, therefore, asked to include in your application a summary of all pertinent training and experience in sufficient detail so that your background may be evaluated against the duties of the position.

In your summary of training include all college course work, formal in-service training, and seminars you have attended.  You must specify either the number of credits received or the number of contact hours and dates of attendance.  Also include a copy of your professional license.  Specify the date that your license was first issued.

In your summary of experience, you must specify the dates of your employment, the number of hours worked per week, your title, and the main duties for each.  Be specific; vagueness and ambiguity will NOT be resolved in your favor.  Candidates who submit incomplete applications or documentation may be disqualified.

**IMPORTANT APPLICATION FEE - READ CAREFULLY**

A $20.00 filing fee is required for this exam. The required fee must accompany your application. Send or bring check or money order made payable to Erie County Personnel Department and write the examination number(s) on your check or money order. Do not send or bring cash, as the County cannot be responsible for cash payment. As no refund will be made, you are urged to compare your qualifications carefully with the requirements for admission and file only for those examinations for which you are clearly qualified.