Registered Nurse - Wound Clinic - Part Time

Position: Registered Nurse - Wound Clinic - Part Time - Days
* Is familiar with, and follows, nursing protocols and standards of care for their unit.
* Use current knowledge in nursing practice based on standards and research literature.
* Administers medication without error and utilizes critical thinking regarding medication effects on patient.
* Monitor outcomes and documents patient response to interventions.
* Evaluate the patient's capabilities and/or limitations related to nursing and medical interventions.
* Continually monitors the patient and/or significant other(s) ability to manage care needs after dismissal.
* Give a complete verbal or written change of shift report to the oncoming care provider. Includes current care requirements, to include SBAR (situation, background, assessment and recommendation) content, and is familiar with the overall plan of care.
* Recognize and address patient and family capabilities and limitations (physical and mental).
* Able to competently perform technical skills independently.
* Is accountable to learn new skills and equipment within areas' specifications and time frame.
* Demonstrate correct and safe technique in the use of equipment according to specific product information and policy and procedure manuals.
* Follow appropriate procedure for obtaining and returning or cleaning/disposing of equipment and supplies.
* Charges accurately for use of supplies and equipment according to policy.
* Maintains competence in area of experience.
* Communicate effectively to solve problems at the personal and unit level.
* Is approachable and professional in working with other health professionals, ancillary staff, patients and family.
* Take pride in the unit by active participation in restocking and maintaining a clean environment.
* Maintain a professional appearance, behavior, and work environment.
* Maintain competence in area of experience.
* Participate in meetings and/or committees as needed to assist in decisions effecting area/unit or organization.
* Identifies and participates in performance improvement activities.
* Right task (within the scope of practice, according to the job description, based on the desired outcome, task routine, non-complex, low risk and predictable outcome).
* Right person (assess competency by: certification/licensure, job description, skills checklist, demonstrated skill).
* Right communication (clear, concise, correct, complete).
* Right feedback: the Reciprocal Process (ask teammates' input first, recognize effort, get teammates' solution to problem, check off points).
* Performing the initial nursing assessment, communicating findings with the assigned physician, assessing the wound stage and measurements, documenting care plans, evaluating the patient’ status in regard to desired outcomes, and identifying patient care situations that require intervention.
* Participating in quality improvement initiatives, providing education to the patient or caregiver, and serving as a patient advocate in the delivery and coordination of the patient care
* Performs hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) related duties as assigned, upon completion of the Healogics hyperbaric training.
* Collaborates as needed with other healthcare providers, Wound Care Center Providers, the Program Director and the Medical Director regarding clinic and patient needs
* May function as a Documentation Assistant (scribe) in accordance with Healogics and Hospital policy.
* Current valid Registered Nurse (RN) license, valid compact multistate license, or a temporary permit while awaiting licensure required.
* Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
* Certified Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurse (CWOCN) preferred.
* Certification(s) in area of specialty from National Certification Corporation (NCC) preferred.
* Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate and interact with patients, family members, hospital personnel, and co-workers.
* Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments.
* Ability to learn, retain, and utilize computer skills that are required for department and hospital information system.
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