Wound Care RN (FT/Days) - Greater Heights Hospital
About The Position
Memorial Hermann is seeking an experienced RN with 2 or more years of wound care experience in an acute care setting to join their team at Greater Heights Hospital. The role involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team in delivering patient care, utilizing the nursing process. Responsibilities include conducting nursing assessments, assisting with exams and treatments, patient education, and maintaining medical records. Memorial Hermann hires RNs based on years of experience groupings: newly licensed RN (working under the supervision of RN clinical preceptor), less than 1 year, 1-3 years, 3 to 10, and 10+ years.
Requirements
- 2 or more years of wound care experience in an acute care setting
- WOCN, CWOCN or CWON certification
- Experience in wound care assessment & treatment planning
- Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
- Current State of Texas license or temporary/compact license to practice professional nursing
- Certified in Basic Life Support
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors of Nursing preferred
Responsibilities
- Delivers safe and appropriate care to patients, according to the nursing skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient/population served.
- Coordinates the planning for the delivery of nursing care with an interdisciplinary team and administers appropriate clinical decisions in the delivery of patient care.
- Collaborates with, directs, and may delegate to the healthcare team in the attainment of positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence, and professional standards of care. Coordinates treatment plans; develops/implements discharge and/or transfer plans.
- Participates in a systemic, interdisciplinary, and ongoing evaluation of programs, process improvement and desired client-centered outcomes.
- Considers the diverse needs of each patient through the entire continuum of care, providing and ensuring the highest level of service according to established service standards, optimizing the patient experience.
- Adheres to all regulatory and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
- Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
- Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; may serve as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
- Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- High quality, efficient care
- Exceptional experiences for every member of our community
- Caring, hearing, and valuing employees
- Opportunities to advance career
- Contribution to vision of creating healthier communities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
