Rn, Registered Nurse - Wound Care

Jobtome; Lamy (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome in New Mexico is seeking a Registered Nurse to assess, plan, implement and coordinate patient care under physician supervision. The role emphasizes nursing process, wound care assessment, and delivering medically oriented, compassionate care.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's Degree in Nursing with 1–3 years of experience and an active RN license (state or compact) along with BLS certification. You will lead a care team, document thoroughly, and educate patients and families.

Qualifications

• RN license in state of employment or compact
• BLS certification required
• 1–3 years of experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to manage patient care and document initial history, physicals, and charting within 24 hours of the initial appointment.
• Perform thorough assessments of patient pre- and post-wound care according to department policy.
• Initiate and update multidisciplinary plan of care based on patient needs including medical, psychosocial and spiritual elements.
• Evaluate patient response to care and revise the plan as needed, documenting changes.
• Administer medications and treatments safely; assist physicians with procedures.
• Identify urgent changes in patient condition and intervene appropriately.
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans, procedures, disease processes, and discharge care; obtain signed consent forms and tailor teaching to age, culture, and learning barriers; emphasize nutrition.
• Provide leadership and direction, supervising LPNs and technologists as indicated.
• Complete all tasks and documentation related to AED checks, autoclave, glucometer, HBO chamber, and related items within set timeframes.
• Maintain clean, stocked treatment rooms and manage supplies; coordinate patient-physician correspondence, scheduling and referrals.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

DescriptionSummary

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

• Education/Skills- Associate's Degree in Nursing
• Experience- 1 – 3 years of experience preferred
• Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications- RN License in state of employment or compact- BLS
• Work Schedule:5 Days - 8 HoursWork Type:Full Time