Registered Nurse - Wound Care

McLaren Health Care • Bay City, MI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This position collaborates with physicians to develop and implement a plan of care aimed at returning patients to optimal health. The role involves providing direct bedside nursing care, executing medical orders, and overseeing the functions of nursing assistants and other support staff. The Registered Nurse is responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of the care plan and ensuring proper patient placement and delegation of assignments.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and holding a current license to practice in the state of Michigan.
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Six (6) months experience in an acute care setting or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Integrating evidence-based knowledge into practice.
• Delegation and coordination of tasks and assignments of nursing care.
• Facilitates/participates in patient conferences.
• Identifies and provides the means to meet patients’ ongoing and discharge/transfer teaching needs by communicating with the appropriate resource persons and attending discharge/transfer planning conferences.
• Assumes the responsibility for professional growth by seeking out educational opportunities and utilizing programs in the hospital or elsewhere in the community.
• Teaches and/or guides professional and ancillary personnel.
• Precepts/mentors new employees and students.
• Functions as a team leader to ensure proper patient placement and delegation of assignments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level