Registered Nurse (RN) - Wound Care Center (75176)
About The Position
The Registered Nurse - Wound Care Center demonstrates authority, responsibility, and accountability for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of wound and ostomy care. The Wound Care RN acts as a resource consultant, and provides direct patient care and education as it may relate to patient care/treatment with consideration for age/condition. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Develop treatment plan according to current wound care protocols; explain dressing rationale, institute preventive measures and monitor results of care delivered; Advise physicians on status of wound patients Identify patients requiring debridement procedures and alert attending physician Identify nutritional deficiencies, coordinate with Health Care personnel to solve nutrition problems and report results to respective supervisors Ensure adequate materials are on hand for every patient Attend wound care education programs designed to enhance the benefits patients can derive from the most recent techniques/procedures available
Requirements
- Must be a registered nurse.
- Must be willing to obtain wound care certification after hire.
- Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening process required.
- Must be able to attend the work site per schedule.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred wound care experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop treatment plan according to current wound care protocols
- Explain dressing rationale, institute preventive measures and monitor results of care delivered
- Advise physicians on status of wound patients
- Identify patients requiring debridement procedures and alert attending physician
- Identify nutritional deficiencies, coordinate with Health Care personnel to solve nutrition problems and report results to respective supervisors
- Ensure adequate materials are on hand for every patient
- Attend wound care education programs designed to enhance the benefits patients can derive from the most recent techniques/procedures available
Benefits
- Lake Region Healthcare is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefit program designed to meet your unique needs. This includes medical and dental coverage; HSA, FSA and 401k plans; EAP, life and disability coverage; voluntary accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity coverage; pet insurance, ID theft protection and legal services. For new employees, the effective date of coverage for most plans is the first of the month, following a 30-day waiting period.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
