PRN RN Wound Care - El Dorado, United States - South Arkansas Regional Hospital

Description

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Wound Care Center Clinical Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator, the Registered Nurse (RN) primarily provides patient care and handles intake and discharge processes for the Wound Care Center patients as scheduled. The position may also serve as a Case Manager to a group of assigned Wound Care Center patients, as assigned and depending on the Wound Care Center setup.

Qualifications/Experience

Education:

Graduate of an accredited RN program.

Experience:

5 years of recent, relevant nursing experience preferred.

Licenses/Certificate:

Current licensure to practice as an RN in the State of Arkansas (includes multistate).

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification required (may be obtained within 3 months of hire)

Department Specific Requirements (may be obtained within 3 months of hire)

Essential Job Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following Essential Duties satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Duties of the position, provided it does not create undue hardship on SARH.

• Uphold and demonstrate "We Care" values in everyday activities and behavior
• Demonstrate knowledge of normal physical assessment findings and appropriately address abnormal findings.
• Exhibit appropriate communication skills necessary to provide patient care directives and interpret responses to treatment.
• Demonstrate appropriate awareness of suspected abuse/neglect and take measures to report suspicions.
• Demonstrate competency and knowledge in proper techniques for medication and immunization administration.
• Identify and plan for safety precautions to prevent patient injury.
• Meet departmental standards and competencies as evidenced by department-specific documentation.
• Document appropriately in patient medical records.
• Attend scheduled departmental meetings and education.
• Report safety concerns or events appropriately and participate in performance improvement initiatives for the department and facility.
• Maintain professional working relationships with co-workers, customers, leaders, and providers.
• Follow standard precaution protocols and abide by Infection Control procedures.
• Provide care directed by providers in a compassionate, supportive, and respectful manner to families, patients, and visitors at all times.
• Provides patient care to Wound Care Center patients and handles patient intake and discharge processes as assigned and according to the hospital and nursing standards
• Assist in vein clinic as assigned after Healogics Vein Clinic training completed
• May also serve as Case Manager to a group of patients as assigned. This entails:
  • 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 regards 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
• May perform hyperbaric safety director duties after completing the required Healogics hyperbaric safety director 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 policy
• Performs other duties as required

This job description is a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all the possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties you may be asked to perform when they are assigned.