Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Wound Care - Memorial Regional Medical Center
About The Position
The Inpatient Wound Care Registered Nurse delivers nursing care to patients by assessing patient status, implementing clinical nursing interventions, developing and performing patient care plans to improve outcomes, and ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment. The role requires organizational and leadership skills and a diverse medical skillset. The nurse collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, collects vital signs, administers IV medications, documents in the health record, and assesses patient conditions. The nurse also assesses, stages, photographs, and measures wounds in accordance with policy; evaluates and revises plans of care to support expected outcomes; and administers medications in accordance with state practice and organizational policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited associate degree or bachelor's degree program in nursing.
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Recent RN experience in acute care and wound care.
- Wound Care Certification (WOCN Wound or WWC Wound Care Certification) required within three years of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of wound care experience as a Registered Nurse.
- EPIC Electronic Health Record training.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Collect vital signs, administer IV medications, document in the health record, and assess patient condition.
- Assess, stage, photograph, and measure wounds accurately and in accordance with policy.
- Evaluate, update, and revise plans of care to facilitate achievement of planned outcomes.
- Administer medications safely in accordance with the State of Practice and organizational policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Deliver nursing care by assessing patient status, implementing clinical interventions, developing and performing patient care plans, and maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
