Registered Nurse (RN) Wound Care Clinics .5 Days

Advocatehealth; Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Hazel Crest is seeking a Registered Nurse for Wound Care Clinics. This role involves assessing patient needs, implementing care plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure quality patient care. The ideal candidate will have a valid RN license, BLS certification, and experience in clinical nursing. Join a team dedicated to enhancing patient safety and promoting professional development.

Qualifications

• Typically at least 1 year of clinical nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and implement individualized interventions.
• Coordinate discharge planning with an interdisciplinary team.
• Communicate effectively and promote team collaboration.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Critical decision-making

Time management

Education

Accredited nursing program

Valid RN license

BLS certification

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Wound Care Clinics .5 Days

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Job Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process to assess patient needs, plan and implement individualized interventions, and evaluate the effectiveness of care. Include patients and families in planning and maintain therapeutic relationships.
• Recognize significant changes in patient condition, provide ongoing assessment, and collaborate with the healthcare team to adjust care plans as needed.
• Implement strategies to enhance patient safety and reduce risks. Assess learning needs of patients and families, and develop appropriate educational strategies.
• Coordinate discharge planning with an interdisciplinary team, applying evidence-based practices and ensuring compliance with nursing standards.
• Evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes; support quality improvement initiatives and shared governance activities.
• Communicate effectively, resolve conflicts, promote team collaboration, and delegate appropriately, assuming leadership roles as necessary.
• Identify safety threats, report incidents, and participate in corrective actions to promote a culture of safety.
• Apply ethical decision-making, demonstrate respect for peers and disciplines, and participate as an effective team member.
• Engage in professional development activities, attend meetings and educational programs, and complete required competencies timely.
• Provide age-appropriate care, demonstrating knowledge of growth and development principles, and interpret patient data to meet specific needs.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license from the practicing state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• Typically, at least 1 year of clinical nursing experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Progression in holistic patient care and situational awareness.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and computer skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and human relation skills.
• Ability to make critical decisions independently and demonstrate excellent organization and time management.
• Team collaboration, delegation, and leadership skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, and perform physical tasks as specified, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, and communicable diseases with appropriate protective gear.
• Functional sensory abilities for communication and procedural tasks.

This description summarizes the general scope of work and may include additional duties as required.