Registered Nurse Inpatient Wound PRN

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA HealthONE Presbyterian/St Luke’s is seeking a Registered Nurse (PRN) to join the Wound Management Center. You will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in line with Colorado Nurse Practice Act and clinical standards, collaborating with physicians and the care team to achieve optimal outcomes.

You will assess patients on admission and each shift, administer medications, document care, respond to requests, and educate patients and families about conditions and treatments, while applying

Qualifications

• Current Colorado RN license or multistate license.
• BLS required.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.
• Minimum two years acute care; wound care experience preferred; pediatric/NICU preferred.
• Wound care certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient's condition on admission and each shift; report changes promptly.
• Administer medications, monitor response, document care in medical record.
• Provide prompt, compassionate care and respond to patient requests.
• Educate patients and families about condition, plan, medications; translate terms.

Skills

BLS certified

Wound care

Patient advocacy

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $36.68 - $53.52 / hour

Learn more about the benefits offered ( https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/prn-employee-benefits-and-rewards ) for this job.

The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

PRN availability: 1-2 shifts per month. Potential for additional shifts depending on volume/scheduling needs.

Hours: Typical shifts Monday- Friday approx. 8am-5pm. No shifts available on Saturday or Sunday.

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Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in line with the requirements of the department and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Collaborating with medical providers and the care team, you will provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." You will also act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying the organization's vision, mission, and values to ensure an outstanding patient experience and positive clinical outcomes.

What you will do in this role:

• Assess the patient's condition during admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s), and ensure thorough and timely documentation of care administration in the patient's medical record. - Administer prescribed medications, monitor the patient for therapeutic response, and take appropriate action in the event of an unintended response to the medication.
• Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests, proactively anticipating patient needs, and resolving them.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, ensuring complete understanding by translating complex medical terminology.

This position supports the mission of HCA HealthONE Presbyterian/St Luke’s of optimizing the quality of life of all those served by expanding beyond the traditional focus on medical needs to the needs of the whole person. The Staff RN oversees and directs the care of the Wound Management Center patient seen for wound care. The Staff RN coordinates all aspects of patient care delivered in the clinic and by ancillary services. Responsible for direct patient care, including planning, directing and provision of nursing care to patients in accordance with the Colorado Nurse Practice Act, Physician Orders, recognized nursing techniques and policies, procedures, established clinical competencies based on P/SLMC wound care protocols. The Staff RN is responsible to manage the quality management program for each patient using the Wound Management Center algorithms. Demonstrates critical thinking and leadership in the anticipation and planning for the care of the patient. Responsible for meeting the clinical competencies set forth by P/SLMC. When need arises, will perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

What qualifications you will need:

• Current licensure in the State of Colorado as a Registered Nurse, or current active multistate Registered Nurse license.
• BLS required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.
• Minimum of two years acute care; wound care experience. Pediatric experience such as NICU strongly preferred.
• Wound care certification strongly preferred.

Benefits

HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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