RN - Wound Clinic (Richland)

Carle Health•Olney, IL

6d•$33 - $54

About The Position

The staff Registered Nurse is a professional caregiver responsible for a group of patients during a designated timeframe. The RN provides care using the nursing process and nursing trends, technology, financial resources, and human resources in keeping with the institution’s philosophy. In the wound clinic, the RN assesses and reassesses patients, manages wound care, and develops and adjusts plans of care according to unit standards and the needs of patients and families. The RN applies knowledge of dermal and vascular anatomy, physiology, and disorders; performs wound care procedures; and documents care and charges promptly in the computer system. The role also includes maintaining competencies, using clinical products and equipment safely, supporting patient and employee safety, and working with colleagues to resolve issues and develop professionally.

Requirements

Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days.
College diploma in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Communicate directly and privately when necessary to resolve issues.
Offer constructive feedback to support peers’ professional development and confer with colleagues to expand knowledge.
Identify personal learning needs and take initiative to address them.
Complete initial patient assessments and develop plans of care in accordance with unit standards and patient and family needs.
Implement plans of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures, and modify plans based on ongoing evaluation.
Fulfill departmental competencies and responsibilities required by the unit and scope of service.
Apply procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of nursing care to support integration of information for the healthcare team.
Promote patient and employee safety by reporting or correcting hazards and incidents.
Perform wound assessment, reassessment, management, and care planning for wound care patients according to unit standards.
Modify wound care plans based on patient and family needs.
Apply knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, and disorders of the dermal and vascular systems.
Enter wound care charges and documentation into the computer system promptly.
Stay knowledgeable about clinical products available within the organization and recommend products or equipment.
Operate equipment correctly and safely and fulfill wound care department competencies.