Registered Nurse (RN) Wound Care - Labor Pool
About The Position
The RN Wound Care Nurse provides routine wound care evaluation, management, and treatment to patients in accordance with accepted protocols and clinical standards. The role primarily provides standard wound care procedures on an outpatient basis and serves patients ranging in age from infants to geriatric patients. The nurse also performs other duties as required. The position requires good verbal communication and administrative skills, including preparing and maintaining departmental and hospital documentation and charting patient care using basic computer skills. The nurse interacts extensively and professionally with patients, family members, and clinical personnel. Duties are performed under the direct supervision of the Program Manager or Clinical Coordinator. Under supervision, the nurse is expected to exercise initiative and sound independent judgment when caring for patients. The role may involve emotionally charged situations with possible life-and-death consequences that require a high level of concentration.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited RN program.
- Previous RN experience.
- Registered Nurse (RN) license from the Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) in good standing.
- Good verbal communication and administrative skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to interact professionally with patients, family members, and clinical personnel.
- Ability to exercise initiative and sound independent judgment under supervision.
- Ability to maintain a high level of concentration in emotionally charged situations.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for wound care procedures using safety and clinical protocols.
- Maintain complete and accurate patient records and charts related to treatment documentation.
- Reinforce patient education related to wound healing procedures.
- Perform wound healing procedures as required.
- Perform duties and procedures as directed by the supervisor or medical director.
- Participate in the quality improvement program.
- Participate in the safety program.
- Maintain competencies, continuing education, and certifications as appropriate.
- Perform day-to-day maintenance of wound care equipment.
- Serve as an Intellicure resource and trainer for new hires.
- Order wound care supplies for the PAR room.
- Perform hyperbaric treatments, if trained, as ordered by a physician.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
