Wound Care Registered Nurse
University Park, TX, United States
JOB SUMMARY
As a Wound Care Registered Nurse, you'll work at NCH, a premier independent non-profit healthcare system in Bonita Springs, FL with over 700 physicians. Your primary function will be assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of patients in the Wound Healing Center. You will be responsible for meeting the established WHC Standards of Nursing Practice in the management of all assigned patients. Additionally, you will assist physicians with the development and implementation of wound treatment plans and participate in performance improvement review activities.
Location: 6400 Davis Blvd Unit 104, Bonita Springs, FL, 34104
Work Type: Full Time
Work schedule: 8 Hour Day
$10,000 sign on bonus
ABOUT NCH
NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM). We provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence. We offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships and conduct research and participate in national clinical trials. We're proud to partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan. Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH-for you and every person we serve together.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Initiate a nursing assessment of the patient's condition upon admission
Assess and interpret reports communicating findings with assigned physicians
Organize and record assessment data in an orderly fashion
Assess, stages, and measures wounds accurately and in accordance with policy
Photograph wounds according to policy and procedure
Assess compliance to the clinical pathway and be instrumental in bringing to the attention of the physician or health care team missing components
Identify patient care situations that require intervention, implement nursing actions and evaluate responses
Identify patient/family education and discharge needs and implement a teaching plan of care
Document a plan of care accurately for all assigned patients
Identify the patient's present and potential problems from the assessment
Collaborate with physician to develop a plan of care based on assessment data
Prioritize problems according to impact on health status
Formulate desired outcomes specific to patient's problems and WHC protocols
Ensure desired outcomes that are mutually agreed upon by the patient, family, and the nurse
Identify home health care needs, evaluate support systems, and identify patient teaching needs from admission to discharge
Participate in implementing planned changes and activities to improve care
Implement wound care and HBO protocols when clinically indicated
Assist physician with wound therapy
Accurately complete the superbill and ensure that all orders and changes are initiated accurately
Coordinate activities with other disciplines (Rehab, Nutrition, Diabetic education, Home Health, DME, nursing homes and other ancillary services)
Evaluate achievement or lack of achievement of desired outcomes
Functions as a case manager for a deigned patient population
Coordinate office visits, pre-procedure work-ups, and patient education with the multidisciplinary team
Foster continuity of care between WHC and care taker (home, hospital, HH etc.)
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program
Minimum two years RN experience required, ambulatory experience preferred
RN licensure for the State of Florida required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows