Registered Nurse - Inpatient/Outpatient Wound Clinic - Casual - Days

Nebraska Methodist Hospital•Council Bluffs, IA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse for their Inpatient/Outpatient Wound Clinic. This role is casual/PRN and involves day shifts. The nurse will be accountable for delivering quality care to patients and families according to their individualized needs. The system emphasizes a culture of 'The Meaning of Care,' focusing on exceptional patient care and valuing employees. They offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of nursing experience in a related specialty area required.
Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) license, valid compact multistate license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required.
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and interact with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and co-workers.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments.
Ability to learn, retain, and utilize computer skills that are required for department and hospital information system.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing preferred (for Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital).
Certified Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurse (CWOCN) preferred.
Certification(s) in area of specialty from National Certification Corporation (NCC) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide appropriate care specific to the age of the customer/patient, to ensure understanding and comfort level of treatment as outlined in the Population Specific Criteria.
Perform an initial and ongoing assessment to determine the assigned patient's ongoing nursing care needs, including data from the patient/significant other(s) and prioritizing data collection.
Develop/review/revise and individualize the plan of care to address the patient's nursing care needs for optimum patient care outcomes, collaborating with providers and other clinical disciplines.
Implement interventions that are consistent with the established plan of care in a safe and appropriate manner, following nursing protocols and standards of care.
Evaluate patient care to determine response to care/interventions for optimal patient outcome, monitoring outcomes and documenting patient response.
Perform technical skills competently and independently to assure patient safety, learning new skills and equipment within the unit's specifications and time frame.
Maintain professional behavior in attitude, demeanor, and interactions to achieve the organization's mission, communicating effectively to solve problems.
Initiate action to correct, prevent, and/or minimize risk(s) to the patient, family, or hospital employees, completing appropriate report forms for any risk.
Review, delegate, and evaluate plans for appropriate utilization of staff at all levels of practice in accordance with the state's Nurse Practice Act and Professional Standards of Practice.
Be fiscally accountable and act professionally responsible for human and other resources, charging accurately for use of supplies and equipment.
For MFH Clinic Wound Care RNs: Perform initial nursing assessment, communicate findings with the physician, assess wound stage and measurements, document care plans, evaluate patient status, and identify situations requiring intervention.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, provide education to the patient or caregiver, and serve as a patient advocate.
Perform hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) related duties as assigned, upon completion of training.
Collaborate as needed with other healthcare providers, Wound Care Center Providers, the Program Director, and the Medical Director.
May function as a Documentation Assistant (scribe) in accordance with Healogics and Hospital policy.