RN - ORTHO & WOUND CARE - PER DIEM

Sparrow•Lansing, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN provides professional nursing services guided by the Transformation Model for the Professional Practice of Nursing. Accepts responsibility for the direction of co-workers in the implementation of the nursing care plan to maximize patient outcomes. The In-patient wound care team provides advanced wound care to patients at Sparrow Hospital. RN to collaborate with interdisciplinary team regarding treatment plan and monitor progress towards expected goals of therapy. Perform advanced computer skills including but not limited to wound photography, Microsoft office applications, Admin Rx and future electronic documentation initiatives. Perform and support advanced, evidenced based wound management practice including VAC therapy.

Requirements

Current Michigan license as a Registered Nurse
Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within 60 days of hire.
Clinical knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to deliver quality patient care.
Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university
Interpersonal skills for effective communication.
Computer literate
Perform advanced computer skills including but not limited to wound photography, Microsoft office applications, Admin Rx and future electronic documentation initiatives.
Perform and support advanced, evidenced based wound management practice including VAC therapy.

Nice To Haves

BSN Preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate clinical patient activities in the absence of Department Manager or Assistant Department Manager.
Assess patient condition and initiates appropriate nursing and/or medical care in accordance with established guidelines and evidence-based practice.
Develop and update an individualized plan of care based on the assessment of the patient in congruence with the medical diagnosis and treatment plan.
Collaborate with patient and their available resources.
Implement purposeful plan of care, reflecting the uniqueness of each patient.
Evaluate patient outcomes and response to care, revising plan as needed.
Document assessment, plan, all care given and patient response in the patient record.
Educate patient/family according to assessed need using mutual participation model.
Participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of quality improvement activities within department, health system and/or community.
Perform nursing activities in accordance with Hospital policies and procedures, Michigan Public Health Code and ANA Scope & Standards of Practice.
Demonstrate knowledge and use of unit-specific equipment and appropriate supplies used to deliver the highest quality patient care.
Provide a safe environment for patient, family, and all other caregivers.
Support the development of self and other Associates and students through mentoring, preceptorship and peer review.
Accountable for professional development.
Utilize current evidence and research in practice.
Communicate appropriate significant information and changes in patient’s condition to members of the health care team.
Develop and maintain a professional relationship with members of the health care team, the patient and the patient's family.
Delegate, direct and supervise implementation of care plan to LPN, PCT, or other health care workers.
Perform additional duties as assigned.