Registered Nurse - Wound Center Casual - Requisition #118311

Oaklawn Hospital • Marshall, MI

87d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Wound Center provides direct skilled nursing care in a clinic setting, utilizing all phases of the nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role involves collaboration with the Wound Center team and performing wound care under the direction of the Wound Center provider.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a program in nursing.
• Current licensure in the State of Michigan as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS certification from American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• One (1) year of recent clinical experience.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a wound center setting and WOCN preferred.
• Knowledge of wound treatment modalities.

Responsibilities

• Uses an outward mindset and puts forth exemplary effort in accomplishing goals and objectives.
• Coordinates patient/family care across all disciplines to ensure the physical, emotional, spiritual, and social needs of the patient/family are met with emphasis on wound healing.
• Provides direct nursing care in the clinic through full implementation of the nursing process and professional standards of care.
• Follows the wound center plan of care and obtains additional orders when needed.
• Performs dressing changes including the use of wraps and wound vacs.
• Completes all required documentation in a timely manner per department policy.
• Maintains a safe and risk-free environment for patients and their families/significant others.
• Participates in agency and system-wide continuous quality improvement activities.
• Collaborates with the team to implement policies, procedures, and quality improvement activities.
• Recognizes the importance of orienting members of the health care team.
• Builds partnerships with all members of the health care team.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree