RN, Registered Nurse - Specialty Wound Care

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, TX is seeking a part-time registered nurse to assess, plan, implement and coordinate patient care under physician supervision. You'll collaborate across departments, document thoroughly, and lead junior staff as needed.

Ideal candidates have an Associate's Degree in Nursing, an active RN license, and BLS; 1–3 years of experience preferred. This role emphasizes timely documentation, wound care expertise, and patient-family education.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
• 1–3 years of nursing experience preferred.
• RN license in state of employment or compact required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care using the nursing process and document initial histories within 24 hours.
• Assess patients pre- and post-wound care according to department policy.
• Develop and communicate a multidisciplinary care plan based on patient needs.
• Evaluate patient response and revise the care plan as needed.
• Ensure documentation supports reimbursement; administer medications and assist physicians.
• Identify urgent changes in patient condition and intervene appropriately.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, procedures, and disease processes; document education.
• Provide leadership for LPNs and other staff as directed.
• Complete AED, autoclave, glucometer, HBO list tasks with accurate documentation.
• Maintain treatment rooms, stock supplies, and handle ordering as needed.
• Coordinate patient/physician communication including scheduling and referrals.

Skills

Nursing process

Wound care

Patient education

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

RN License in state of employment or compact

BLS

Job description

Summary:

A healthcare professional that assesses, plans, implements, coordinates monitors and evaluates patient care activities under physician supervision. He/she has clinical and functional knowledge of the position for which they are accountable. He/She collaborates with other associates and departments effectively to promote high quality and effective care.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for effective management of patient care delivery by utilizing the nursing process. Completes and documents initial patient history, physical and chart documents within 24 hours of initial appointment.


• Completes thorough assessment of patient pre and post wound care treatment according to department policy and procedures.


• Initiates, updates documents and communicates an appropriate multidisciplinary plan of care based on patient needs; to include medical, psychosocial and spiritual.


• Evaluates patient response to care, revises plan of care as necessary and documents appropriately.


• Actively participates in obtaining all required documentation, improving processes, etc. in order to assure full reimbursement for services. Administers and documents medications/treatments safely and effectively. Assists physician with treatments and procedures.


• Recognizes change or urgent situations in patient condition and intervenes appropriately.


• Patient/Family Education: Provides patient and/or family with information relative to treatment plan, diagnostic/surgical procedures, disease process, and care between visits and after discharge. Obtains required signed consent forms. Documents appropriate teaching, considering age, cultural and religious beliefs, and barriers to learning. Evaluates effectiveness of teaching and provides appropriate follow-up. Strong emphasis on nutrition.


• Provides leadership and direction in accordance with departmental goals and objectives. Provides over sight for LPN, tech, and other associates as indicated.


• Completes all tasks and documentation accurately within set time frame related to AED check, autoclave, glucometer, HBO chamber list, etc.


• Maintains treatment rooms as per policy. Keeps supplies stocked and organized and re-orders as needed.


• Responsible for patients and physician correspondence to include physician appointments, scheduling and rescheduling of patients, referrals, and scheduling of tests and procedures, etc.

Requirements:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing


• 1 – 3 years of experience preferred


• RN License in state of employment or compact


• BLS

Work Schedule:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Part Time