Registered Nurse- Wound Care

St. Josephs Medical Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Josephs Medical Center in Houston is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to join their Advanced Wound Care Center. The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while adhering to established nursing standards. This role includes assisting physicians with wound treatment plans and may involve hyperbaric oxygen therapy administration.

Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years of medical-surgical experience and a Texas RN license. Preferred candidates also have wound care certifications and excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years medical-surgical experience, wound care experience preferred.
• Licensed in Texas as a Registered Nurse required.
• Current BLS certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients.
• Assisting in developing wound treatment plans.
• Administering hyperbaric oxygen therapy and diagnostic testing.

Skills

Wound care and management

Sterile dressing technique

Technical and critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

Registered Nurse, graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

Bachelor of Nursing preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Director and Clinical Operations Manager, will perform the primary function of a Registered Nurse (RN) in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients in the Advanced Wound Care Center. He or she is responsible for meeting the established Center Standards of Nursing Practice in the management of all assigned patients. Assists physicians with the development and implementation of wound treatment plans and participates in performance improvement review activities. She or he acts within the guidelines of federal and state laws, DNV Standards and professional and ethical practice. Also, administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy and diagnostic testing to patients under the supervision of a hyperbaric patient physician, applicable when complete HBO certification training. Other duties, as assigned.

Shift: PRN Days

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Consistently supports and communicates the Mission, Vision and Values of St. Joseph Medical Center.
• Follows the St. Joseph Medical Center Guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, proper reporting, documentation and prevention of medical errors in a non-punitive environment.
• Supportive of the compliance program set forth by SJMC and demonstrated by:
  • Upholds the St. Joseph Standards of Conduct and Corporate Compliance.
  • Adheres to dealing appropriately and fairly with employee misconduct.
  • Enforces all compliance policies as they pertain to his/her area.
  • Provides and assures timely compliance education as requested by the Regional Compliance & Safety Officer and/or through corporate initiatives.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Work Experience: Minimum of 2 years medical-surgical experience. Wound care experience preferred. Bilingual preferred.

License/Registration/Certification: Licensed in State of Texas as a Registered Nurse required. Preferred certification in wound care.

Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Education & Training: Registered Nurse, graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing preferred. Courses in wound management, ostomy management or certification as a wound ostomy care nurse (WOCN) preferred.

Skills: Wound care and management skills for patients with decubitus ulcer, peripheral and stoma ulcer, fistulas, etc. Advanced knowledge of sterile dressing technique and wound management product use. Demonstrate professionalism and commitment to the mission statement of AWCC as well as St. Joseph Medical Center at all times. Technical, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills relevant to area in order to effectively communicate and work well with providers, staff members, administrative staff, patients, family members, community members, and support staff in a dynamic and fast paced practice while willing to work under pressure. Ability to prioritize work with minimal supervision, in order to independently carry out the duties of the position. Able to communicate effectively, in English. Additional languages preferred. Computer knowledge including Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. Computer literacy required.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are at the foundation of the care St. Joseph Medical Center provides to our community we are privileged to support in all of our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or any other non‑job‑related characteristic.