Registered Nurse; RN - Wound Care

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) - Wound Care (Days)
The RN Wound Care performs the primary function of an RN and a Case Manager in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of patients in the Advanced Wound Care Center. Capable of making independent decisions in the majority of situations and is therefore able to direct patient care that is provided by others. Is responsible for meeting the established Center Standards of Nursing Practice in the management of all assigned patients.

Serves as a resource to nurses in the Clinical Nurse I position and students. Assist Wound Center Physicians with the development and implementation of wound treatment plans and participates in performance improvement review activities. Acts within the guidelines of federal and state laws, JCAHO Standards and professional and ethical practice.

Education

See License/Certification Requirements

Experience

Two years of related experience. Requires working knowledge of specialized practices, equipment, and procedures.

Licenses & Certifications

* Georgia Licensed Practical Nurse or Multistate Nursing License

Qualifications

* Minimum of 2 years med-surg experience. Wound Care experience preferred, not required.

Area of Responsibilities

Evaluation:
Evaluates and notes the individual patient's response to nursing care defined in the nursing care plan and medical records. Participates in the evaluation of nursing care given to groups of patients. Identifies strengths and weaknesses of nursing care systems.

Leadership:
Supports standards of nursing care through adherence to existing policies and procedures. Supervises care given by nonprofessional personnel, providing instruction as needed. Regularly attends unit conferences and makes recommendations for improvement in patient care via the patient care conference and unit conference. Participates in peer review as appropriate to the unit and Department of Nursing.

Nursing care plan:
Uses assessment information to develop a care plan before the end of duty time that communicates enough information for incoming personnel to adequately care for the patient. Reviews and develops care plans for assigned patients. Includes the patient and his or her family in planning care, establishing priorities, and setting goals.

Plan implementation:
Uses care plans as a basis for providing safe and therapeutic care to patients. Consistently follows established standards, policies, and procedures in providing nursing care. Accepts accountability for clinical care of assigned patients, including supervision of nonprofessional personnel. Communicates with the patient and his or her family and other members of the health care team in carrying out the goals of the care plan.

Indicates an understanding of the roles of other health-care team members in patient care and incorporates their input into the care plan. Performs competently those technical skills considered basic to the type of care given on that unit. Identifies patient teaching needs and provides elementary instructions for the patient and his or her family. Notes discharge planning elements and incorporates these in care plans, demonstrating an awareness of community care available after discharge.

Responds appropriately in urgent and/or emergency situations.

Patient assessment:
Obtains and documents nursing history from the patient and/or significant other that is comprehensive of present condition and prior problems. Performs basic assessment of the patient, indicating adequate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology. Records vital signs, notes changes, and pursues more-specific investigation as needed. Makes pertinent observation, using language that correctly describes body parts and functions, and draws logical conclusions which direct formation of nursing care plan.

Identifies abnormal diagnostic data and shows a fundamental understanding of its implications by reporting information to the physician and others caring for the patient, and by incorporating information in the nursing care plan.

Education:

Assumes responsibility for professional growth by current reading and attendance at educational programs and unit conference. Assists in teaching individual patients and patients in groups in established programs. Seeks guidance when encountering nursing procedures and responsibilities that have not been mastered.

Compliance Statement

Employee performs within the prescribed limits of Tanner Health System's Ethics and Compliance program. Is responsible to detect, observe, and report compliance variances to their immediate supervisor, the Compliance Officer, or the Hotline.

Education

See License/Certification Requirements

Experience

Two years of related experience. Requires working knowledge of specialized practices, equipment, and procedures.

Licenses & Certifications

* Georgia Licensed Practical Nurse or Multistate Nursing License

Supervision

* Assigns and directs work of all employees in an area when designated as Case Manager. May supervise up to 5 employees per shift. Instructs new employees and…