Registered Nurse; RN Wound Care PRN

Registered Nurse (RN), Wound Care PRN

Schedule:

As needed

• Provide education to patients, and families on the disease process, treatment, diagnostic testing and patient responsibilities involving treatment.
• Perform initial assessment and reassessments with appropriate documentation. Notify MD of any abnormal findings.
• Obtain laboratory samples per policy. (Example: wound cultures).
• Assess wounds and apply ordered dressings per policy. (Example: Una Boots, Combiderm, Aquacel, etc).
• Document all treatments on appropriate forms/computer.
• Coordinate patient schedule to provide optimal care in a productive timeframe.
• Promotes a positive image throughout the organization and community by providing cooperative and courteous service to all customers, patients, families, visitors, physicians and associates.
• Interpret lab data and notify MD, pharmacy or other departments for any needed changes in treatment modality.
• Complete department charges, supply charges and revisit data accurately and promptly to ensure compliance.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Coordinate and assist with in‑patient wound care as needed.

• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs.
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions.
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient.
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record.
• Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient.
• Performs timely and accurate QI assessments.

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage, tailored benefit options for part-time and more.
• Professional Development:
  Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Applicants should have a current VA RN license

Bachelors Preferred But Not Required

Two (2) years recent experience with Medical/Surgical

Wound Care Experience Preferred

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support
• Experience in acute care hospital, preferred
• American Heart Association ACLS within 6 months of hire

Sovah Danville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sovah Danville is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.