Registered Nurse Wound Care, Full Time Day

ScionHealth; Tampa (FL); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kindred Hospital Central Tampa is a 102-bed long-term acute care facility focusing on wound care as part of extended recovery. The Wound Care RN implements care standards and provides direct patient support alongside nurses, working with the Wound Care Coordinator to optimize treatment plans.

The role requires strong wound care knowledge, leadership abilities, and collaboration with physicians. Florida RN licensure and BLS are required, with a minimum of three years in acute care.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Provides direct patient care assistance to staff nurses and consults on wound care.
• Evaluates wounds upon admission and during care to determine treatment plans.
• Collaborates with physicians and Wound Care Coordinator on treatment plans.
• Plans patient care for wound treatment and prevention.
• Educates staff on wound care products and practices.
• Supports discharge planning and CMS quality data reporting.

Connaissances

Wound care

Debridement

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Formation

RN licensure

Description du poste

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.