Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Wound Care - St. Joseph Warren Hospital
About The Position
The Inpatient Wound Care Registered Nurse delivers exceptional nursing care by assessing patient status, implementing clinical nursing interventions, developing and performing patient care plans to improve outcomes, and ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment. The role requires strong organizational and leadership skills and a diverse medical skillset. The nurse collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team; collects vital signs; administers IV medications; charts and assesses patient conditions; and accurately assesses, stages, photographs, and measures wounds in accordance with policy. The nurse evaluates and revises plans of care to support expected outcomes and administers medications in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited associate's or bachelor's degree program in Nursing.
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- WOCN Wound or WWC Wound Care Certification required within three years of hire.
- Recent RN experience in acute care and wound care.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of wound care experience as a Registered Nurse.
- EPIC Electronic Health Record training.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient status and implement clinical nursing interventions.
- Develop and perform patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes.
- Help ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Collect vital signs, administer IV medications, document in the chart, and assess patient condition.
- Assess, stage, photograph, and measure wounds accurately and in accordance with policy.
- Evaluate, update, and revise plans of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes.
- Administer medications safely and in accordance with the State of Practice and organizational policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses.
- 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources, and discounts.
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
