Registered Nurse - Wound Care

State of Oklahoma•Norman, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities for providing direct or indirect professional nursing services in a variety of settings. This includes providing nursing assessments, planning, interventions, evaluations, health related education, case management, and execution of the medical regime including administering medications and treatments prescribed by any person authorized to prescribe by state law. This role will provide clinical oversight and support for the wound care LPN team while also participating in direct resident care, including wound assessments, treatments, weekly measurements, outcome analysis, and collaboration with providers regarding treatment plans and recommendations.

Requirements

Possession of a valid Oklahoma license as a registered nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and two years of professional nursing experience in a field of nursing appropriate to the health care setting; or Registered Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) and two years of professional nursing experience in a field of nursing appropriate to the health care setting.
Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, and techniques.
Knowledge of health promotion and disease prevention.
Knowledge of nursing management of available health care resources.
Knowledge of nutrition and diet therapy.
Knowledge of the functions of various clinical departments.
Knowledge of available health programs and resources.
Knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations concerning health services.
Knowledge of accreditation, certification and licensure standards.
Knowledge of preventive health practices.
Knowledge of principles and methods of teaching.
Knowledge of nursing standards.
Knowledge of nursing policies and procedures.
Ability to assist in the development, organization, and implementation of an effective nursing care plan.
Ability to provide education and training.
Ability to assess condition and needs of patients, families and communities appropriate to the care setting.
Ability to take appropriate intervention.
Ability to counsel and teach patients and families.
Ability to provide direction or guidance to non-licensed personnel in assigned area of responsibility to ensure quality care.
Ability to develop, plan, and implement an effective nursing care program.
Ability to provide education and training.

Nice To Haves

Ideally, candidates will have at least one year of wound care experience.
Prior wound care experience is strongly preferred and would be beneficial for success in the role.

Responsibilities

Assesses health status of individuals, families, and communities; develops plans and implements appropriate nursing interventions.
Evaluates and determines health resources necessary to meet individual, family and community health needs.
Delivers professional nursing care in an assigned unit, clinic, home, or other setting.
Educates individuals, families, communities, and members of the health care team about the principles of disease prevention and health promotion.
Provides supervision to other professional or paraprofessional personnel; collaborates with other professionals in the management of health care.
Delegates tasks as may safely be performed by others, consistent with educational preparation and that do not conflict with the provisions of the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act.
Assures quality health care through use of various measures such as record review, peer review, direct observation, and assessment of individual, family, and community for the desired outcome.
Performs specialized nursing functions as educationally prepared.
Provide clinical oversight and support for the wound care LPN team.
Participate in direct resident care, including wound assessments, treatments, weekly measurements, outcome analysis, and collaboration with providers regarding treatment plans and recommendations.
Develop and present educational programs relevant to nursing practices and standards or care and follow-up with evaluation of learning.
Completing special assignments such as quality improvement, mentoring, and surveillance of potential patient care incidents of quality indicators for individuals who may be at risk for rapid status change.
Scheduling work assignments, evaluating health care and performance of assigned staff, providing training, and otherwise insuring quality.
Approving leave and initiating disciplinary actions.
Coordinating health services or providing nursing care in an assigned county or geographic area or as the only nurse in that location.
Acting for nurse managers in their absence.