Outpatient Wound Care Registered Nurse Day Shift Plano, TX

Company: Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, Inc.
Location: Plano
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Wound, Burn and Ostomy opening in Plano, Texas. This and other rn jobs brought to you by NursingJobCafe.com

Experience Wound Care Registered Nurse
is responsible for assessment, planning, implementing and evaluation of wound care. The RN provides, direct patient care and education to assigned patients. You will be
actively involved in department activities, transdisciplinary team activities,
and ensures individualized, patient-centered health care for all patient
populations admitted to the Hospital.
Essential Functions:
Demonstrates
proper performance of skills reflected and validated by the Wound Care
Specialist competency checklist.
Provides
consultation and assistance to staff/caregivers regarding wound management
of patients with potential or actual alteration in skin integrity
Assesses
patient to determine etiological factors for skin breakdown. Develops
comprehensive wound management plan and assists staff in wound care when
indicated.
Serves as a
primary wound care educator for patients / families with wound care
issues.
Ensures
patient safety at all times by notifying the charge nurse of any risk
factors seen, initiating and maintaining appropriate safety measures as
outlined in our policies and procedures.
Demonstrates
knowledge and utilization of safe medication administration, adhering to our
policies and procedures.
Exchanges
routine information in an appropriate manner requiring good oral and
written communication skills.
Adheres to our
policies, procedures, all safety plans, and all standards imposed by
regulatory organizations.
This description is a general statement of
required essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It
does not exclude other duties as assigned.
Supervision: Oversees and directs delegated functions of LPNs/LVNs, CNAs and Patient Care Technicians
Experience: Two years experience in an acute or LTACH setting is preferred.
Education: Bachelor's degree or combination of an
Associate's degree in an approved Registered Nurse program and meaningful and
appropriate experience



Licensure/Certification: Current Registered Nurse license in the state
where practicing is required. Current BLS certification is
required. ACLS certification within 6 months of hire is required.
CWON and Hyperbaric Technologist certification is preferred. All Wound
Care RNs must maintain current licensure, ACLS and BLS certifications while
employed.

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