Registered Nurse RN - Wound Care
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides direct care in the inpatient wound care department. The Wound Care RN assesses the skin of patients in the facility, monitors the status of wounds, implements specialized dressing change recommendations based on physician orders and clinical expertise, implements offloading and HAPI prevention orders, and adapts to changing policy and procedures according to corporate policy. The Wound Care RN provides ongoing evidence-based, relevant education to all facility bedside staff related to HAPI prevention, dressing changes, and care of skin. The Wound Care RN will establish and maintain monthly wound care committee meetings which will include relevant participants from their facility. The wound care RN will collaborate respectfully with all departments to create effective wound care practices based on evidence-based best practice guidelines and corporate policies. Communicate with physicians / charge nurse / co – workers, as appropriate regarding changes in the patient’s treatment, clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies. The Wound Care RN will report HAPI occurrence to leadership in a timely manner and has the ability to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Participate in team development calls and meetings.
Requirements
- Current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the state.
- BLS upon hire and maintain current.
- Wound Care Certification within first year of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
- Previous Wound care knowledge and or experience preferred (1 Year).
- Wound, Ostomy, Continence (WOC) or (WCC) Board Certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assesses the skin of patients in the facility.
- Monitors the status of wounds.
- Implements specialized dressing change recommendations based on physician orders and clinical expertise.
- Implements offloading and HAPI prevention orders.
- Adapts to changing policy and procedures according to corporate policy.
- Provides ongoing evidence-based, relevant education to all facility bedside staff related to HAPI prevention, dressing changes, and care of skin.
- Establishes and maintains monthly wound care committee meetings.
- Collaborates respectfully with all departments to create effective wound care practices.
- Communicates with physicians / charge nurse / co – workers regarding changes in patient’s treatment, clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies.
- Reports HAPI occurrence to leadership in a timely manner.
- Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
- Participates in team development calls and meetings.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401K retirement plan
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
