RN/LPN Wound Care

Riverview Health

Noblesville (IN)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Riverview Health in Noblesville, Indiana, is seeking a Wound Care Nurse to provide advanced wound care in collaboration with the care team. The nurse assesses wounds and implements a care plan aimed at optimal wound care outcomes.

The role requires 1 year of nursing experience, eligibility to practice in Indiana, and BLS certification. On-site position with responsibilities spanning assessment, treatment, teaching, and discharge planning.

Qualifications

Minimum: 1 year as a nurse.
Eligible to practice in the state of Indiana.
BLS certification (American Heart Association) required.

Responsibilities

Assess and monitor wounds. Clean and bandage as required.
Implement the wound/ostomy/continence treatment plan of care.
Explain procedures, medications, and treatment to patient and authorized friend or family member.
Assist medical providers with treatments and procedures as necessary.
Monitor patient for adverse reactions to treatments.
Administer medications as applicable, knowing their actions and side effects.
Document patient findings, condition, visit details, plan of care, discharge plan and other pertinent input.
Delegate tasks to other team members as needed.
Contribute to discharge planning for continuity of care post hospitalization.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Wound care

Nursing

Patient education

Education

Associate of Science in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Description

Job Summary

The Wound Care Nurse provides advanced wound care in collaboration with members of the care team. The Nurse assesses wounds and implements a care plan designed towards optimal wound care outcomes.

Job Responsibilities

Assess and monitor wounds. Clean and bandage as required.
Implement the wound/ostomy/continence treatment plan of care.
Explain procedures, medications, and treatment to be administered to patient and authorized friend or family member. Adjust teaching format to ensure patient and home support learning and understanding.
Assist medical providers with treatments and procedures as necessary.
Monitor patient for adverse patient response to wound/ostomy/continence treatments.
Administer medications as applicable, knowing their actions and side effects. Recognize and report any allergic reactions and the patient's response to drugs.
Accurately and timely document patient findings, patient condition, visit details, plan of care, discharge plan and other pertinent input. Communicate with physician assessment findings, patient conditions, critical laboratory results, and other pertinent findings.
Delegate tasks to other team members, as needed, to meet patient care needs in an efficient and effective manner.
Contribute to discharge planning to provide information for timely discharge and appropriate continuity of care post hospitalization for the wound/ostomy patient.
Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement