Registered Nurse RN Wound Care Certified Specialist

Banner Health; Sun City (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated RN Wound Care nurse to join their compassionate team. This full-time role offers the chance to make a significant impact on patients' lives by delivering high-quality, evidence-based care. You will collaborate with a close-knit team, focusing on patient outcomes and continuous improvement in clinical practices. With a strong emphasis on professional development, this position is ideal for those passionate about advancing their nursing career in a supportive environment. Join us in transforming healthcare and making a difference in the community!

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid RN license in the state of practice.
• Requires BLS certification and specialty area certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality of patient outcomes and clinical care.
• Provide nursing consultation on complex patient cases.
• Identify opportunities for staff development.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Effective Communication

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Leadership

Wound Care

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)

Job description

Primary City/State:

Sun City, Arizona

Department Name:

Wound Care-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Nursing

The future is full of possibilities. At Banner Health, we’re excited about what the future holds for health care. That’s why we’re changing the industry to make the experience the best it can be. If you’re ready to change lives, we want to hear from you.

As a RN Wound Care nurse you will bring your experience and passion for health care to our Wound Care team! You will have the opportunity to build relationships with the goal of making an impact on our patients at such an important time in their lives. You will be an active and engaged change agent; dedicated to the needs of our patients and families. Steadfast to safe, kind, effective, efficient, evidenced-based and high quality clinical care, outcome focused and solution oriented.

As aRegistered Nurse Wound Careyou will get the opportunity to be a part of a dedicated, close-knit team that does consults and treatment within our facility. This is a full-time day shift opportunity working 7:30am – 5:30pm Monday-Thursday with some weekend coverage.

We arelooking for someone who has the ability to balance working autonomously and self-directed with working on a team. This position will cover all inpatient units.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

If you are a New Graduate Nurse with less than 12 months of experience, please visit the main job search page and use keywords RN New Grad to search for openings.

Banner Boswell Medical Center has provided exceptional health care to the communities in the northwest area of metro-Phoenix for over five decades. Today, our 410-bed acute-care hospital is nationally recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Arizona’s Best Hospitals. Banner Boswell offers a full range of acute care services, including cardiology, vascular, thoracic, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, general surgery, robotic surgery, rehabilitation, emergency, stroke, intensive care, pulmonary, urology, and inpatient wound management. We've earned the Society of Thoracic Surgeons highest quality award for CABG & aortic valve replacement and the Joint Commission’s Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position applies specialized knowledge to assess, develop, implement, and develop patient care plans for a specific patient population. Integrates specialized knowledge into patient and staff education, consultation, and coaching to enhance and develop patient care for a specialized patient population.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Manages and influences the quality of patient outcomes and clinical care through application of specialized knowledge. Collaborates with staff to integrate quality and cost improvements in clinical care.

2. Provides specialty focused nursing consultation on complex patient cases. Evaluates patient needs and makes recommendations for treatment, implements interventions, and evaluates outcomes.

3. Serves as a specialized clinical resource to patients, families and staff to advance the quality of care.

4. Identifies opportunities for staff development and learning through formal and informal training and education, as appropriate.

5. Stays current on developments within area of specialty and integrates findings into practice, policies, and procedures.

6. Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies, concerning the health care of the patient. Interacts with other health care providers in numerous settings in order to report and ask for or clarify information. Also works with clergy to provide spiritual support. Synthesizes and prioritizes data from multiple sources to provide support for the human response of the patient and family to changes in health status.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

NOTE: The core functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
DIRECTLY REPORTING
None
MATRIX OR INDIRECT REPORTING
Provides direction and supervision to licensed and non-licensed personnel in the activities necessary to provide quality care and services.
TYPE OF SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
N/A

Banner Health Leadership will strive to uphold the mission, values, and purpose of the organization. They will serve as role models for staff and act in a people-centered, service excellence-focused, and results-oriented manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT FACTORS
DP - Typical Direct Patient Care environment: (Nutrition Rep, Chaplain, RN)
Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently.
Possess physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected patient care needs.
Needs adequate hearing and visual acuity, including adequate color vision.
Requires fine motor skills, adequate eye-hand coordination, and ability to grasp and handle objects.
Able to use proper body mechanics to assist patients in ambulating, transferring in and out of bed, chair or wheelchair.
May be required to lift up to 75 pounds.
Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and bodily fluids.
Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.
May require periodic use of personal computer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess a bachelor’s degree in nursing, healthcare or related field.

Must possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice, temporary RN license in state of practice, or compact RN licensure for current state of practice. BLS certification is required. Requires current certification in specialty area of practice such as wound/ostomy care, diabetic care, or pain management.

Must possess a strong knowledge of specialty area as normally demonstrated through 2-3 years of experience in the clinical area of specialty. Requires critical thinking skills to assess patient needs and opportunities for staff education. Must have effective verbal and written communication and education skills, good organizational and facilitation capabilities, and strong leadership and mentoring skills. Employees working for Banner Home Care/Hospice must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in nursing preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

DATE APPROVED 02/07/2021

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