Full Time Wound Care RN - WCCN or WOCN Certified

Vibra Healthcare; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vibra Healthcare in Longview, Texas seeks a Full Time Wound Care RN to lead wound, ostomy and skin integrity care for assigned patients. You will educate patients and families, provide direct care, and supervise nursing staff to maintain high-quality outcomes.

Candidates must hold an active RN license in Texas, a Vibra-approved BLS, and WOCN or WCCN certification. At least one year in wound care and strong teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required in the state of employment.
• BLS certification from a Vibra-approved vendor required.
• One year of wound care experience required.
• WOCN or WCCN certification required.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and evaluates a plan of care for patients with wound care needs and families. Provides education on wound, ostomy and skin integrity issues for patients, families and nursing staff. Supervises and delegates nursing care while ensuring clinical competence and quality of care.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

Wound care experience

WOCN/WCCN certification

Job description

Overview

Full Time Wound Care RN

Monday - Friday

WOCN or WCCN Certification Required

Responsibilities

Develops, implements, and evaluates a plan of care of assigned patients with wound care needs and families. Provides education on wound, ostomy and skin integrity issues for patients, families and nursing staff. The provision of care includes direct care along with the delegation and supervision of all nursing care. Specific components of the Registered Nurse role include demonstrating clinical competence, managing patient care, improving quality of care, establishing professional relationships and utilizing professional skills, fulfilling responsibilities of the role of the hospital, and developing clinical expertise per specialty.

Required Skills:

• Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment required.
• Current BLS certification from a Vibra-approved vendor required.
• One (1) year of experience in wound care required.
• WOCN or WCCN Certification Required

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Previous experience working in wound care or demonstrated interest and aptitude in wound care skills. Identify learning needs and teach patients and families
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of teams and individuals
• Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.
• Ability to project a professional image.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Ability to identify and implement components of the nursing process Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Working knowledge of personal computer and software applications used in job functions (Word processing, graphics, databases, spreadsheets, etc.)
• Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.