Registered Nurse (RN) Wound Care PRN

Lifepoint Health • Athens, TN

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Wound Care Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for treating patients with acute or chronic wounds. The RN provides expert wound care and management, collaborates with physicians and other care team members to prevent disease, promote healing, and ensure the highest standards of wound care are maintained.

Requirements

• Associate's degree required.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification is required at the time of hire
• Current RN to practice in the state of TN

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care within the scope of practice as an RN, keeping complete and accurate patient records related to assessment, treatments, and documentation of care in a timely manner.
• Assist in the coordination of wound care patients.
• Assist in the day-to-day operation of the wound care program.
• Follow the plan of care in collaboration with the patient care team.
• Utilize patient teaching to provide information to the patient/family.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Coordinator, physician, and other caregivers to provide effective patient care.
• Evaluate patients continued learning needs and provide feedback to the clinical coordinator.
• Administer medication and treatments according to physician order and policies.
• Document care in the EHR in a timely manner
• Maintain competencies, continuing education, and certifications appropriate to the position.
• Participate in quality assurance programs as requested by the Clinical Manager and/or Director.
• Demonstrates flexibility and resilience in response to change
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Perform 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