Registered Nurse- Wound Care

St. Josephs Medical Center•Houston, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) works under the supervision of the Director and Clinical Operations Manager in the Advanced Wound Care Center. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care and meets the Center’s Standards of Nursing Practice in managing assigned patients. The role assists physicians in developing and implementing wound treatment plans and participates in performance-improvement activities. The RN practices in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, DNV standards, and professional and ethical guidelines. After completing HBO certification training, the RN may administer hyperbaric oxygen therapy and diagnostic testing under the supervision of a hyperbaric patient physician. Other duties may be assigned. The staff RN/Case Manager is expected to support and communicate the medical center’s mission, vision, and values; follow HIPAA guidelines to protect patient health information; and promote patient and employee safety through identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention of medical errors. The role also supports the organization’s compliance program, standards of conduct, and compliance education activities. The position is PRN, day shift, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Houston, Texas.

Requirements

At least 2 years of medical-surgical experience.
Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
Wound-care and management skills, including care for patients with decubitus ulcers, peripheral and stoma ulcers, and fistulas.
Advanced knowledge of sterile dressing techniques and wound-management product use.
Professionalism and commitment to the missions of the Advanced Wound Care Center and St. Joseph Medical Center.
Technical, critical-thinking, and interpersonal skills to communicate and work effectively with providers, staff, administrators, patients, family members, community members, and support staff in a dynamic, fast-paced practice.
Ability to work under pressure, prioritize work with minimal supervision, and independently carry out assigned duties.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Computer literacy and knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
Compliance with applicable federal and state laws, DNV standards, and professional and ethical practice guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Wound-care experience.
Bilingual ability or knowledge of additional languages.
Wound-care certification.
Bachelor of Nursing degree.
Courses in wound management or ostomy management, or certification as a wound ostomy care nurse (WOCN).

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients in the Advanced Wound Care Center.
Manage assigned patients in accordance with the Center Standards of Nursing Practice.
Assist physicians with developing and implementing wound treatment plans.
Participate in performance-improvement review activities.
Administer hyperbaric oxygen therapy and diagnostic testing under physician supervision after completing HBO certification training.
Support and communicate the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
Follow HIPAA guidelines to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of protected health information.
Promote patient and employee safety through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention of medical errors.
Uphold standards of conduct and corporate compliance, address employee misconduct appropriately, enforce relevant compliance policies, and provide compliance education as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.