Registered Nurse Wound Care Inpatient

Registered Nurse – Full Time – Days – Wound Care Inpatient

Location:

Edinburg, TX

Posted 4 days ago

This role involves delivering nursing care for inpatient wound patients through the application of the nursing process, evidence-based practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The focus is on wound care and supporting patient outcomes.

• Ensures care is delivered in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act of Texas and ANA standards.
• Performs family‑centered, evidence‑based nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Implements physician orders accurately and safely.
• Assists with admitting, discharging, and transferring patients.
• Transcribes and implements new physician orders.
• Adapts flexibly to unit needs and priorities.
• Maintains detailed and accurate nursing records.
• Provides health/therapeutic counseling, teaching, and emotional support to patients and significant others.
• Conducts rounds on assigned patients and prioritizes patient needs.
• Maintains a safe, clean environment for patients and coworkers.
• Provides and receives shift reports regarding patient status.
• Administers medications and therapies within scope of practice.
• Formulates, modifies, and implements goal‑oriented patient care plans per facility policies.
• Reports clinical limitations or need for assistance to supervisor.
• Provides direction to non‑licensed nursing staff in patient care delivery.
• Anticipates potential problems, intervenes to offset adverse impact.
• Plans and coordinates time schedule with peers to provide coverage.
• Participates in unit councils and hospital committees.
• Attends mandatory unit and hospital meetings and classes.
• Maintains current knowledge of new policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Works cooperatively to create a positive work environment and encourage teamwork.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school required (BSN preferred).
• Current registered nurse license in Texas required.
• ACLS certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Certified Skin and Wound Specialist – ABWH within 12 months of hire preferred.
• Strong clinical background in wound care preferred.
• Cross‑training to similar areas required.
• Hospital experience preferred.
• Proficiency in English (verbal and written) and computer skills required.
• Relevant certifications or competencies in the work area.