Wound Care Certified Nurse; RN at University of Maryland Medical System Towson,MD Job Towson area,Maryland USA,Nursing

Position: Wound Care Certified Nurse (RN) at University of Maryland Medical System Towson, MD

Wound Care Certified Nurse (RN) position at University of Maryland Medical System. Towson, MD.

Job Description

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 3 x 8 hour shifts to be completed between 8am - 4pm

ASSESS:
Collaborates with patient, significant other and interdisciplinary health care providers to assess, plan, intervene evaluate, and document care in an individualized and age appropriate manner which promotes patient safety and healing and according to hospital policy. Completes initial assessment and screenings. Reassesses patient condition upon handoff and after therapeutic interventions. Assesses learning needs, readiness to learn and actual or potential barriers to learning.

EVALUATE:
Interprets and utilizes clinical data and history in the plan of care. Evaluates patient progress towards goals. Communicates patient handoff with appropriate detail. (i.e. shift report guided by the plan of care or any other pertinent documents). Follows through that patient care issues are addressed following chain of command. Recognizes changes in patient condition, communicates to appropriate health care personnel.

INTERVENE:
Promotes and maintains a safe, clean and orderly environment. Acts as a patient advocate and upholds patient rights. Delegates work to care team. Responds effectively in emergency situations. Documents accurately in a legible and timely manner. Provides medical and nursing therapeutic interventions. Maintains a therapeutic relationship with patients and family while providing care. Incorporates education into daily patient activity (i.e. medication, equipment, food-drug interactions).

PLAN:
Prioritizes and organizes work assignment and adjusts priorities based on changing situations. Recognizes and integrates patient special needs and individualizes care. Develops measurable plan of care goals congruent with evidenced based standards (e.g. core measures). Plans delivery of care according to patient acuity and staff competencies. Individualizes educational plan based on age, diagnosis, cultural and spiritual values. Consults and collaborates with other Health Care professionals.

Anticipates potential length of stay or discharge problems and adjusts plan.

What’s in it for you?

Flexible schedule
Highly autonomous role, working closely with nursing and providers to make recommendations on care
Relationship building with patients as they travel throughout the hospital
Outstanding patient outcomes as it relates to HAPI

Qualifications

4 year / Bachelor's Degree: BS in Nursing (Required)
Master's Degree (Preferred)
Certification in WOC Nursing (Required)
BLS Certification (Required)
State Registered Nurse License (Required)
Active Membership in a wound care educational organization (preferred)

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

Pay Range: $37- $54.18
Other Compensation (if applicable):
Shift Differential

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Wound Care Certified Nurse; RN at University of Maryland Medical System Towson, MD