Registered Nure Wound Care

Prime Healthcare; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Dallas Regional Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for outpatient wound care and inpatient wound evaluation. Per diem position with flexible, variable shifts, requiring current RN licensure and BCLS.

Prior acute care experience and wound care knowledge are preferred, with WOC certification encouraged within the first year. The role involves collaborating with physicians and the care team in a fast-paced hospital setting, providing patient education, and supporting quality outcomes in

Qualifications

• Must hold current RN license issued by the state.
• BCLS (AHA) certification upon hire and maintain current.
• Previous acute care hospital experience preferred.
• Wound care knowledge and/or experience preferred (1 year).
• Wound, Ostomy, Continence (WOC) Certification preferred within first year.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care in the outpatient wound care clinic and evaluate inpatient wounds.
• Communicate with physicians, charge nurse, and coworkers regarding changes in patient's treatment or condition.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or treatment responses.

Skills

Wound care knowledge

Communication with physicians/charge

Education

Registered Nurse license (state)

BCLS (AHA)

Wound Care Certification (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! Dallas Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Dallas Regional Medical Center is a 202-bed acute care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission that offers a wide range of medical services including 24/7 emergency care, cardiology, wound care, surgical services, cardiac catheterization, and imaging. The hospital is the only Certified Stroke Center, Accredited Chest Pain Center, and Labor and Delivery Unit in the area. In addition, Dallas Regional is the only Trauma Center for 13 miles, and was the first Accredited Geriatric Emergency Room in Dallas County.The hospital is a recipient of Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Awards, 15 Healthgrades Five-Star ratings over the past three years, and Straight "A" Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group since 2018. For more information visit www.dallasregionalmedicalcenter.com.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse provides direct care in the outpatient wound care clinic as well as evaluating inpatient wounds. Communicate with physicians / charge nurse / co � workers, as appropriate regarding changes in the patient’s treatment, clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies. Has the ability to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

• Must have current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the state.
• BCLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.
• Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
• Previous Wound care knowledge and or experience preferred (1 Year).
• Wound Care Certification within first year of hire Wound, Ostomy, Continence (WOC) Certification preferred.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf