RN, Registered Nurse - Wound Care

CHRISTUS Health; Marshall (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Texas seeks a Registered Nurse for per diem, PRN shifts. You will assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate patient care under physician supervision, using the nursing process.

Responsibilities include wound care, medication administration, patient education, and multidisciplinary planning. You will supervise LPNs and maintain care areas to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
• RN license in state of employment or compact.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient care delivery using the nursing process and document within 24 hours of first appointment.
• Perform and document wound care assessments and plan of care with multidisciplinary input.
• Communicate and update treatment plans, ensure safe medications/treatments, and support physicians.
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans and post-discharge care, considering age and culture.
• Supervise LPNs and assistive staff and maintain treatment rooms and supplies.
• Coordinate appointments, referrals, and testing with patients and physicians.

Skills

Nursing

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Tools

AED

Glucometer

Autoclave

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.

Description

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
• RN License in state of employment or compact
• BLS

Work Schedule

PRN

Work Type

Per Diem As Needed