Registered Nurse Wound Care, Full Time Day
About The Position
Kindred Hospital Central Tampa is a 102-bed long-term acute care hospital offering extended recovery period care. We partner with physicians and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week. We are located in North Central Tampa about five miles outside downtown. This role implements policies and procedures, along with standards of care and practice related to patient care needs involving various types of wounds. The Registered Nurse Wound Care provides direct patient care assistance to staff nurses and acts as a consultative service regarding wound care to clinical staff. This position performs wound care functions under the oversight of a Wound Care Coordinator.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program leading to licensure as an RN.
- Current state RN license.
- BLS certification.
- Three (3) years nursing experience with experience as an acute care nurse.
- Ability to adapt to new situations, set priorities, and utilize problem-solving techniques.
- Knowledge of wound care.
- Knowledge in wound debridement as indicated within level and scope of practice.
- Ability to serve as resources to nursing staff in complex wound management.
- Ability to lead, motivate, and develop others individually and as a team.
- Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
- Must read, write and speak fluent English.
- Must have good and regular attendance.
Responsibilities
- Provides care for patients whose primary needs involve wounds.
- Evaluates all wounds upon admission and ongoing to determine treatment plan and provide early problem identification.
- Reviews initial treatment plan with the supervising Registered Nurse and Wound Care Coordinator.
- Reports to the supervising Registered Nurse and Wound Care Coordinator any change of wound status.
- Assists in planning patient’s care for treatment of wounds and prevention of wounds.
- Evaluates products and cost effectiveness for use in hospital and makes recommendation.
- Reviews and participates in developing discharge plans.
- Educates staff on products available for use in hospital.
- Evaluates culture results, wound progression, and collaborates with physician and Wound Care Coordinator on treatment plan.
- Assists as needed with completion of root cause analysis and CMS quality data reporting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
