Registered Nurse (RN) – Wound Care

NMC Health; Newton (KS); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NMC Health is seeking a registered nurse to support a hospital-based outpatient wound healing & hyperbaric center in Newton, KS. You will collaborate with physicians to deliver comprehensive patient care, applying the nursing process and maintaining professional standards in a fast-paced clinic.

Qualified candidates have a nursing degree, active Kansas RN license, and CPR/BLS certification. Wound care experience is preferred but not required; strong interpersonal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in Kansas.
• CPR/Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physician or mid-level provider to deliver quality patient care.
• Apply nursing processes to assess, plan, provide, delegate, supervise and evaluate care.
• Demonstrate professional standards in a hospital outpatient clinic setting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Oral & written communication

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center - 800 Medical Center Drive, Newton, KS 67114

Posted 23 hours ago

Position Summary:

Primary setting is a hospital-based outpatient clinic with some secondary assist of wound care coverage to Acute and Inpatient Rehab settings.

The Registered Staff Nurse is a professional registered nurse who works in collaboration with the physician or mid-level provider to deliver quality care that is focused on the well-being of the patient and family. This position requires a customer service-oriented individual with strong interpersonal skills for the purpose of delivering efficient care and services to patients from diverse ethnic and social groups. Independent decision making is expected in the execution of all duties. May be assigned to assume leadership responsibilities, therefore be able to delegate patient care and duties based on the ability of coworkers. Must strive to maintain the professional standards of nursing which include utilizing the theoretical framework of the nursing process and critical thinking to assess, plan, provide, delegate, supervise, manage and evaluate patient care. This position collaborates with the physician/mid-level provider and reports to the Clinic Manager.

Qualifications:

Education:

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Experience:

Wound Care experience preferred but not required

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of the normal signs of aging and ability to provide age appropriate care.
• Demonstrates interpersonal relationships in a manner which enhances communication and promotes conflict resolution and facilitates staff development.
• Skill in time management with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Skill in interpersonal, oral, and written communication.
• Ability to be sensitive and show positive regard for fellow employees, patients and families.
• Ability to take direction, work efficiently under pressure, set priorities and use good judgment.
• Ability to willingly accept responsibility
• Navigate electronic medical records with ease

Licensure, registration, or certification:

• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Kansas.
• Certification in CPR/Basic Life Support.