Registered Nurse RN Wound Healing

HCA Healthcare•Richmond, VA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department requirements and state and specialty standards of practice. Working with medical providers and the care team, the nurse provides personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The nurse advocates for patients, families, and caregivers while supporting the organization’s mission, values, positive patient experiences, and clinical outcomes. The role includes assessing patients at admission and during scheduled shifts, identifying and reporting changes, carrying out provider-ordered procedures and monitoring, and documenting care promptly and thoroughly. The nurse administers prescribed medications, monitors responses, and takes appropriate action when unintended responses occur. The nurse also responds to patient requests, anticipates needs, and educates patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up care, explaining complex medical terminology in an understandable way.

Requirements

Registered Nurse credential.
Registered Nurse Diploma.
Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

Assess patients at admission and during each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting changes in their condition.
Perform provider-ordered procedures, monitoring, and other functions, and document care administration thoroughly and promptly in the medical record.
Administer prescribed medications, monitor therapeutic responses, and take appropriate action in response to unintended medication effects.
Respond promptly to patient requests, anticipate patient needs, and address them.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology to ensure understanding.
Collaborate with medical providers and the care team to deliver personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care.
Advocate for patients, families, and caregivers.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
Free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off and paid family leave.
Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Flexible spending accounts.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Legal counseling, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.