Registered Nurse Wound Care Part-Time Days

Baptist Health•Alabaster, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Wound Care administers patient care in an area where patients typically receive treatment and return home the same day, or in a post-acute transitional care setting. The role uses ambulatory care nursing knowledge and evidence-based practice to promote wellness, restore health, address health-related concerns, and support end-of-life care. The nurse assesses patients, develops individualized care plans, provides age-appropriate care, coordinates and documents treatment, and supports patient and family education in a safe, compassionate environment. The position is part-time on days at Baptist Health Shelby Hospital in Alabaster, Alabama. The hospital is a 252-bed acute care facility serving the community with a range of advanced clinical services and technology. Benefits are described as beginning on day one.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
At least 1 year of experience, unless approved by an AVP-level leader or above.
Current State of Alabama RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license.
Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
Meet mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Baptist Health and the unit or department.

Responsibilities

Use ambulatory care nursing knowledge and skills to promote wellness, restore health, address health-related situational problems, and support end-of-life care.
Assess patient needs and apply current nursing knowledge and evidence-based practice to develop individualized plans of care.
Provide care appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of patients served on the assigned unit.
Prescribe, delegate, coordinate, and document patient care, including assessment, education, medication administration, treatments, and patient safety.
Demonstrate competency in nursing skills and use of patient-care and unit equipment.
Prioritize care according to evidence-based standards and identify and resolve problems effectively.
Delegate tasks to healthcare team members according to patient needs and team members’ qualifications and capabilities.
Communicate patient condition and unit concerns to other healthcare team members.
Maintain a safe and caring environment for patients and families, and integrate patient and family education into care.
Participate in process-improvement activities and nursing or organizational committees as assigned, and may lead unit-level or organizational committees.
Follow legal requirements, patient rights, regulatory and accrediting standards, and Baptist Health policies and procedures.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Contribute to the knowledge and skills of colleagues and to continuous improvement in care quality and organizational outcomes.
Participate in peer review, mentoring, and coaching related to professional practice or role performance.
Use supplies efficiently and maintain a clean, safe, and organized unit.
Provide input on staff development, committees, nursing research, and performance management activities.
Take responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
Perform other duties as assigned.