RN Fellowship Fall Cohort - Wound Care - FT - Days - MHW

Memorial Healthcare

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides direct patient care in an area designated as a specialty unit in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. Fellowship opportunities are available in Wound Care. The position requires a BSN, two (2) years of acute independent nursing practice experience, and a valid BLS and ACLS from either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross. A two (2) year commitment as a Full-time employee with the Memorial Healthcare System is required.

Requirements

BSN
Two (2) years of acute independent nursing practice experience
Valid BLS
Valid ACLS
Two (2) year commitment as a Full-time employee with the Memorial Healthcare System

Nice To Haves

ONCC Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider Certificate Required for those RNs administering chemotherapy.
APHON Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider card required within 12 months of hire for those RNs administering chemotherapy for oncologic indication within the pediatric setting.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required for ICU, ED, PACU, Endo, Tele, OB, MHN Pre-Op and Specialty Procedural areas.
PALS required for Pediatric areas with the exception of NICU.- if RN is coming from a non-pediatric background, they have 30 days from date of hire to obtain PALS.
NRP certification required for NICU – if RN is coming from a non NICU background, they have 30 days from date of hire to obtain NRP.
Certification in Fetal Monitoring through National Credential Center or through AWOHNN (Intermediate or Advanced) for L&D RNs must be completed prior to completion of job orientation.
RN Fellowship Program requires one (1) year of RN independent practice not inclusive of nurse orientation.
RN Fellowship specialties require ACLS and BLS Certifications.
Newly licensed RNs have six (6) months to obtain ACLS and, or PALS.

Responsibilities

Effectively delegates patient care to ancillary personnel.
May precept student nurses and new hires.
Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care based on patient assessment to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources.
Monitors, documents, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
Evaluates learning needs of the patient and/or family and provides patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including disposition, referral, and spiritual and/or psychosocial support needs.