Registered Nurse (RN) Wound Care - Labor Pool

Riverside Hospital•Williamsburg, VA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Wound Care Nurse provides routine wound care evaluation, management, and treatment in accordance with accepted protocols and clinical standards, primarily on an outpatient basis. The nurse cares for patients ranging in age from infants to geriatric patients and performs other duties as required. The role requires good verbal communication and administrative skills, including preparing and maintaining departmental and hospital documentation and patient charts 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. Within that supervision, the nurse is expected to exercise initiative and sound independent judgment when caring for patients. The work may occasionally involve emotionally charged situations with possible life-and-death ramifications that demand high concentration.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited RN program.
Previous RN experience.
Registered Nurse (RN) license through the Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP), in good standing.
Good verbal communication and administrative skills.
Basic computer skills.

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 relating 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.