Registered Nurse (RN) - Wound Care
About The Position
Provides professional nursing care within an assigned unit. Coordinates care planning with other disciplines. Position renders individualized, age specific and direct bedside nursing care based on the nursing process and patient needs. Acts as a supervisor by assessing, planning, delegating and utilizing independent judgement in directing other healthcare employees for the provision of patient care. Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice to identify patient goals. Participates in hourly rounding. Observes safety guidelines and safe work practices. May at times be asked to be in charge for a shift.
Requirements
- Nursing Degree from an accredited nursing school
- License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona.
- CPR.
- ACLS as applicable by Facility/by Department
- Wound-Ostomy Certification or Training in Wound Care and/or Ostomy Care.
Nice To Haves
- BSN
- 1 year of acute care experience but will consider new graduate.
- Certification in specialty area of practice preferred
Responsibilities
- Assesses patient’s physical, psychosocial, spiritual, educational, cultural, safety/risk and discharge planning needs on admission and on an ongoing basis.
- Determines nursing diagnosis based upon patient assessment and data analysis.
- Sets practical, realistic and appropriate patient population specific outcome goals.
- Utilizes patient and family input when appropriate and guides patient in achieving goals.
- Individualizes the patient’s plan of care based on patient needs and circumstantial/procedural complexities.
- Implements nursing and medical orders and assures they are appropriate to the patient’s current status.
- Other tasks assigned at the hospital
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
