Registered Nurse Wound Care, Full Time Day

Kindred; Tampa (FL); Presencial; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Kindred Hospital Central Tampa seeks an experienced Registered Nurse with wound care expertise to provide direct patient care and consult with clinical staff. You will assess wounds, assist in treatment planning, and collaborate with the Wound Care Coordinator to support discharge planning.

The role requires three years of acute care nursing experience, current RN licensure, and BLS certification. Strong communication and team leadership are essential for success in this hands-on role at our

Qualificações

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program leading to licensure as an RN.
• Current state RN license.
• BLS certification.
• Three (3) years nursing experience with acute care background.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct patient wound care and assist staff nurses.
• Consult with clinical staff on wound care and monitor treatment plans.
• Evaluate wounds on admission and during care to guide treatment.
• Collaborate with Wound Care Coordinator on patient care and discharge planning.

Conhecimentos

Wound care

Wound debridement

Team leadership

Problem solving

English fluency

Formação académica

RN licensure

Accredited nursing program

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Description

Kindred Hospital Central Tampa is a 102-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period; featuring five negative pressure rooms. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. We are located in North Central Tampa about five miles outside downtown.

Job Summary

Implements policies and procedures, along with standards of care and practice related to patient care needs involving various types of wounds. Provides direct patient care assistance to staff nurses and acts as consultative service regarding wound care to clinical staff. Performs wound care functions under the oversight of a Wound Care Coordinator.

Essential Functions

• Provides care for patients whose primary needs involve wounds.
• Evaluates all wounds upon admission and ongoing to determine treatment plan and provide early problem identification.
• Reviews initial treatment plan with the supervising Registered Nurse and Wound Care Coordinator.
• Reports to the supervising Registered Nurse and Wound Care Coordinator any change of wound status.
• Assists in planning patient’s care for treatment of wounds and prevention of wounds.
• Evaluates products and cost effectiveness for use in hospital and makes recommendation.
• Reviews and participates in developing discharge plans.
• Educates staff on products available for use in hospital.
• Evaluates culture results, wound progression, and collaborates with physician and Wound Care Coordinator on treatment plan.
• Assists as needed with completion of root cause analysis and CMS quality data reporting.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Ability to adapt to new situations, set priorities, and utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Knowledge of wound care.
• Knowledge in wound debridement as indicated within level and scope of practice.
• Ability to serve as resources to nursing staff in complex wound management.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop others individually and as a team.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program leading to licensure as an RN.

Licenses/Certifications

• Current state RN license.
• BLS certification.

Experience

• Three (3) years nursing experience with experience as an acute care nurse.