RN, Registered Nurse - Wound Care

About the role

Description Summary: A healthcare professional that assesses, plans, implements, coordinates monitors and evaluates patient care activities under physician supervision. He/she has clinical and functional knowledge of the position for which they are accountable. He/She collaborates with other associates and departments effectively to promote high quality and effective care.

What you'll do

• Responsible for effective management of patient care delivery by utilizing the nursing process.
• Completes and documents initial patient history, physical and chart documents within 24 hours of initial appointment.
• Completes thorough assessment of patient pre and post wound care treatment according to department policy and procedures.
• Initiates, updates documents and communicates an appropriate multidisciplinary plan of care based on patient needs; to include medical, psychosocial and spiritual.
• Evaluates patient response to care, revises plan of care as necessary and documents appropriately.
• Actively participates in obtaining all required documentation, improving processes, etc. in order to assure full reimbursement for services.
• Administers and documents medications/treatments safely and effectively.
• Assists physician with treatments and procedures.
• Recognizes change or urgent situations in patient condition and intervenes appropriately.

What you'll bring

• Provides patient and/or family with information relative to treatment plan, diagnostic/surgical procedures, disease process, and care between visits and after discharge.
• Obtains required signed consent forms.
• Documents appropriate teaching, considering age, cultural and religious beliefs, and barriers to learning.
• Evaluates effectiveness of teaching and provides appropriate follow-up.
• Strong emphasis on nutrition.
• Provides leadership and direction in accordance with departmental goals and objectives.
• Provides over sight for LPN, tech, and other associates as indicated.
• Completes all tasks and documentation accurately within set time frame related to AED check, autoclave, glucometer, HBO chamber list, etc.
• Maintains treatment rooms as per policy.
• Keeps supplies stocked and organized and re-orders as needed.
• Responsible for patients and physician correspondence to include physician appointments, scheduling and rescheduling of patients, referrals, and scheduling of tests and procedures, etc.
• Education/Skills Associate's Degree in Nursing Experience 1 – 3 years of experience preferred
• Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications RN License in state of employment or compact BLS Work Schedule: 5
• Days - 8
• Hours Work Type: Full Time