Registered Nurse (RN) Wound Care

Inova Health System; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement match (5%)

Education assistance (up to 5250/year)

Student loan assistance (up to 10000)

Mental health support

Job summary

Inova Loudoun Hospital in Leesburg, VA is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for outpatient wound care. This full-time role is scheduled for four 9-hour days per week (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.).

There are no weekends or holidays. The RN will perform routine clinic duties, educate patients, and collaborate with families to meet care goals. Minimum qualifications include a BSN or AD with a plan to complete BSN within five years, 1 year of RN experience (preferably in critical care or wound

Qualifications

• BSN or AD required with plan to obtain BSN if AD is held.
• 1 year RN experience, preferably in critical care or wound care setting.
• BLS certification and Virginia RN license or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Perform vitals, prep rooms, vaccines and blood draws as part of clinic operations.
• Develop and adjust care plans based on patient trends and education needs.
• Collaborate with patients and families to achieve realistic outcomes.
• Support transitional healthcare planning and discharge planning.
• Make independent clinical decisions and advocate for patient rights.
• Ensure efficient delivery of care and contribute to team productivity.

Education

BSN or AD

Job description

Inova Loudoun Hospital is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Wound Care team. This role will be full-time, 4 9-hour days per week; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., no weekends and no holidays.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, & flexible work schedules.

Registered Nurse (RN) Outpatient Wound Care Job Responsibilities:

• Performs essential duties necessary to clinic or non-acute operations to include taking vitals, stocking exam rooms, giving vaccines, blood draws, etc.
• Formulates plans of care based on trends of similar patients including patient education and discharge planning. Identifies variances from expected outcomes. Evaluates patient outcomes and makes revisions to plans of care.
• Collaborates with patients/families to identify realistic desired outcomes. Adapts standards and guidelines for individual patients. Tailors and prioritizes caring practice to individual needs including cultural, ethical and spiritual needs.
• Participates in the planning of routine transitional healthcare needs (i.e. treatment options, patient placement options, end of life options). Responds to changes in patients' needs and provides holistic caring.
• Makes independent clinical decisions based on knowledge drawn from education and experience.
• Actively advocates for patients' rights and identifies potential conflicts.
• Ensures efficiency in the delivery of care. Determines immediate priorities and offers solutions for problems. Works with the team to achieve maximum productivity.
• Adapts planned educational programs and information to individual patients and families by modifying teaching strategies or content
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: BSN or AD. If RN has an AD, within 2 years from date of hire, they must meet with their nurse leader and conduct the following: 1.) Identify which accredited school they plan to attend 2.) Provide a written plan with anticipated BSN completion date 3.) Submit a review of transcripts from the school indicating the required pre-requisites and timeline for taking the courses 4.) Complete BSN within 5 years of start date
• Experience: 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse, for Critical Care units, 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a critical care setting or completion of a critical care fellowship.
• Licensure/Certifications: BLS from the American Heart Association; Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse or an active multi-state Registered Nurse license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience: Recent wound care RN experience. Recent experience with Inova's Wound Care Centers. Prior hospital experience.