Registered Nurse Wound Care
About The Position
The Registered Nurse has the responsibility and accountability for direct comprehensive nursing care for the patient from admission to discharge. Planning, assessing, intervening, and evaluating the care of patient with an outcome focused approach from the initial assessment of patient, routine on-going assessment, implemented interventions as indicated, until and through the discharge of the patient, involving the patient, family, provider, and other members of the care team. Reviews and documents care provided, outcomes of care, and evaluations of care. Follows the professional standards of care. Applies evidence, professional standards, and best practice to bedside caregiving through critical thinking, experiential evidence, and evidence-based practices. Demonstrates ability to prioritize care based on changing assessment and needs of patients. Having ongoing communication with physicians and other departments in the hospital.
Requirements
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) degree from an accredited institution.
- Current unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Kentucky required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
- Must obtain Crisis Prevention within 6 months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Recent experience in specialty preferred.
- Wound Care Certification preferred.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited institution.
Responsibilities
- Direct comprehensive nursing care for the patient from admission to discharge.
- Planning, assessing, intervening, and evaluating the care of patients with an outcome-focused approach.
- Performing initial and routine ongoing assessments.
- Implementing interventions as indicated.
- Involving the patient, family, provider, and other members of the care team in the care process.
- Reviewing and documenting care provided, outcomes of care, and evaluations of care.
- Following professional standards of care.
- Applying evidence, professional standards, and best practice to bedside caregiving through critical thinking, experiential evidence, and evidence-based practices.
- Prioritizing care based on changing assessments and patient needs.
- Maintaining ongoing communication with physicians and other hospital departments.
Benefits
- Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
- Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
- Company paid Maternity Leave
- Company paid Paternity Leave
- Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement plans with company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
