Inpatient Wound Care Liaison RN- Full Time - Houston, United States - Restorixhealth

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Inpatient Wound Care Liaison RN

• Full Time Houston, TX, USA Req #4373Tuesday, April 16, 2024Inpatient Registered NurseAtRestorixHealth, our mission is simpleto restore health and improve the quality of lifeWe are seeking aFull TimeInpatient Registered Nurse who isresponsible for providing treatment and recommendation for the management of disorders affecting the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary (digestive, Urinary, skin) systems.

This involves the treatment of acute and Chronic Wounds. Serves as a clinical resource to staff on issues pertaining to patients with all wound types. Establishes and maintains practice standards and provides ongoing staff education.

Uses the nursing process to plan, implement, direct, and evaluate patient care to achieve optimal patient outcomes; works collaboratively with all other disciplines on the assigned unit.

Every position atRestorixHealthcontributes to enhancing the lives of the patients we serve.

You too, can be an integral part of our team, APPLY TODAYWhat We Offer:

RestorixHealthisproudtoprovideemployeeswithacomprehensiveandattractivebenefitsprogramwhichincludesthefollowing:
Medical,DentalandVisionInsuranceHealthSavingsAccount(withemployermatch)andFlexibleSpendingAccounts(GeneralPurpose,LimitedPurposeandDependentCare)

Employer-PaidBasicLifeInsurance,AD&DandShort-TermDisabilityVoluntaryBuy-UpLifeInsurance(forself,spouse&children),Short-TermDisabilityandLong-TermDisabilityVoluntaryAccident,CriticalIllnessandHospitalIndemnityPlansEmployeeAssistanceProgramPetCareDiscountProgramGenerousPaidTimeOffandPaidHolidays401(k)RetirementPlan(withemployermatch)Detailed Responsibilities:
Implement preventative actions to reduce incidences of pressure ulcers and vascular ulcers.
Provide instructions on proper wound dressing and care.
Educate the patient, patients family, and other support persons on ulcer prevention and treatment.
Works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to provide a comprehensive plan of care.

Provide comprehensive wound management in collaboration with nursing staff, including reducing causative factors, controlling odor, assessing nutritional needs, and providing and applying topical therapies.

Maintain data and reports and requested.
Participate in quality improvement.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Monitor patient outcomes on an ongoing basis.
Provide education programs to staff.

Ensure safe care to patients, staff, and visitors; adhere to all RestorixHealth and hospital policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.

Work closely with outpatient wound care clinic and post-acute providers to ensure quality continuum of care for discharging patients.


The Person:
Wound Care certification preferred, not requiredMust have and maintain a valid BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Current and valid state registered professional nurse (RN) license required.
BSN degree or Associate preferred.
Must be physically able to perform CPR.At RestorixHealth, we grow talent.

When you join our team, you have the opportunity to develop your career based on your strengths and potential, including the possibility to move functionally, geographically, laterally, and vertically.

This is a career destination for engaged, caring, passionate and talented people who want to make a difference. We are the leader in the development and management of comprehensive wound healing and Amputation Prevention Center facilities.
RestorixHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or marital status.

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