RN Wound Care Nurse - Home Health - Registered Nurse

BrightStar Care Woodlands Texas•The Woodlands, TX

18h•Remote

About The Position

RN WOUND CARE NURSE NEEDED FOR WOODLANDS/N. HOUSTON AND SURROUNDING AREAS Are you a talented and compassionate Registered Nurse looking for a job where you can truly make a difference in people's lives? Do you want to work for a home care agency that genuinely cares about you? This is where you can shine! At BrightStar Care of Woodlands/N. Houston, we are proud to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion as an RN Wound Care Nurse on a flexible schedule with the recognition and benefits you deserve! Come work for us and see how BrightStar Care employees uphold A Higher Standard.

Requirements

Current unrestricted Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license
Current CPR/BLS Certification (in-person only)
Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray within past year
Minimum one (1) year of documented experience required in a home health agency, primary care clinic or health facility, preferred.
Current and valid Texas Driver's License
Current and valid automobile insurance
Must be able to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push and pull. Varied assistance is required depending on the mobility of the client.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

WOCN preferred

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care to wound, skin, and ostomy patients.
Assesses the patient's skin condition and wound care needs upon admission and weekly; sets goals; recommends appropriate nursing actions to meet those goals.
Keep other licensed clinical professionals informed on items related to wound care, ostomies, and incontinence.
Monitor and track changes in the client/patient's conditions and needs, and keeps the Director of Nursing and any other appropriate personnel informed.