Registered Nurse (RN) Wound Care PRN

Lifepoint Health • Benton, AR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Saline Memorial Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Wound Care RN dedicated to delivering high-quality care and improving patient outcomes. The Wound Care RN is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care, including advanced wound care for patients across the lifespan, and other clinical activities that support safe, high-quality patient care. This role follows all WHC policies and procedures, established care protocols, and Diversified Clinical Services Practice Guidelines, working in collaboration with physicians and under the direction of a Registered Nurse when applicable.

Requirements

• Current state or compact state RN license
• Associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• One-year previous experience required
• Must have a current state or compact state RN license
• Associate's degree required

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties as assigned and requested.
• Completes focused patient assessments and reassessments based on patient’s condition, procedures, medications, and treatments.
• Adequately assesses and reassesses pain; utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.
• Provides patient care and communicates effectively with patients of all ages and with specific needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medications and ensures correct administration following the six rights to minimize medication errors.
• Assists physicians with procedures and provides services requiring technical and manual skills.
• Performs treatments and delivers care within licensure scope.
• Ensures patient safety by performing all aspects of care in an environment that reduces the likelihood of errors.
• Operates and manages equipment safely and correctly.
• Educates patients and families on disease processes and recovery expectations.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care and works flexible shifts/units as needed.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree