Registered Nurse- Wound Care

St. Josephs Medical Center•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director and Clinical Operations Manager, the Registered Nurse (RN) will perform the primary function of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients in the Advanced Wound Care Center. The RN is responsible for meeting the established Center Standards of Nursing Practice in the management of all assigned patients. The role includes assisting physicians with the development and implementation of wound treatment plans and participating in performance improvement review activities. The RN will act within the guidelines of federal and state laws, DNV Standards, and professional and ethical practice. Additionally, the role may involve administering hyperbaric oxygen therapy and diagnostic testing to patients under the supervision of a hyperbaric patient physician, applicable when complete HBO certification training is obtained. Other duties, as assigned. The shift is PRN Days.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years medical-surgical experience.
Licensed in State of Texas as a Registered Nurse.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Registered Nurse, graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Wound care and management skills for patients with decubitus ulcer, peripheral and stoma ulcer, fistulas, etc.
Advanced knowledge of sterile dressing technique and wound management product use.
Demonstrate professionalism and commitment to the mission statement of AWCC as well as St. Joseph Medical Center at all times.
Technical, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills relevant to area in order to effectively communicate and work well with providers, staff members, administrative, patients, family members, community members, and support staff in a dynamic and fast paced practice while willing to work under pressure.
Ability to prioritize work with minimal supervision, in order to independently carry out the duties of the position.
Able to communicate effectively, in English.
Computer literacy required.
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Nice To Haves

Wound care experience preferred.
Bilingual preferred.
Preferred certification in wound care.
Bachelor of Nursing preferred.
Courses in wound management ostomy management or certification as a wound ostomy care nurse (WOCN) preferred.
Additional languages preferred.
Computer knowledge including Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Perform the primary function of a Registered Nurse (RN) in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients in the Advanced Wound Care Center.
Meet the established Center Standards of Nursing Practice in the management of all assigned patients.
Assist physicians with the development and implementation of wound treatment plans.
Participate in performance improvement review activities.
Administer hyperbaric oxygen therapy and diagnostics testing to patients under the supervision of a hyperbaric patient physician, applicable when complete HBO certification training.
Consistently supports and communicates the Mission, Vision and Values of St. Joseph Medical Center.
Follows the St. Joseph Medical Center Guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).
Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, proper reporting, documentation and prevention of medical errors in a non-punitive environment.
Upholds the St Joseph Standards of Conduct and Corporate Compliance.
Adheres to dealing appropriately and fairly with employee misconduct.
Enforces all compliance policies as they pertain to his/her area.
Provides and assures timely compliance education as requested by the Regional Compliance & Safety Officer and/or through corporate initiatives.