RN, Wound Care - IP

Freeman Health System; United States; On-site; USD 20,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision coverage

Dental insurance

Employer 401(k) match

Wellness program

Paid time off

Job summary

Freeman Health System is seeking a part-time clinic nurse to deliver patient care through the nursing process, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure accurate documentation. The role emphasizes safe medication administration, patient education, and adherence to clinical protocols.

Candidates should have an accredited RN program, Missouri licensure (or compact), and BLS certification within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Current Missouri RN license or a compact-state license.
• AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers within 30 days.
• Clinic competency assessment annually by transcript due date.
• Minimal: Graduate of an accredited RN program; BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for clinic patients per established standards.
• Assess clinical needs of patients and update records as needed.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nurse practitioners and staff.
• Communicate effectively and maintain two-way communication with health team.
• Administer medications and treatments following nursing standards.
• Educate patients/families about procedures, medications and wellness.
• Maintain exam rooms and ensure supplies; prepare lists of needed items.

Skills

Nursing care

Communication

Team collaboration

Patient assessment

Education

Accredited RN program

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR systems

NHS interface

Job description

Our Mission To improve the health of the communities we serve through contemporary, innovative, quality healthcare solutions.

Schedule: Part-time.

What You’ll Do

Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation.

Responsible for directing, coordinating and nursing care based on established clinical nursing practices.

Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices.
• Assesses clinical needs of patient.
• Updates patient records as needed.
• Demonstrates responsible decision making in planning, providing, and delegating care based on assessment.
• Communicates effectively.
• Establishes and maintains two way communication with peers, staff, physicians and administration.
• Follows through on problems that may compromise patient care by using the appropriate chain of command.
• The clinic nurse assists physicians, nurse practitioners and other staff in coordinating patient care and functions as primary liaison between patients, staff and physicians.
• Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials; ensures cleanliness.
• Prepares list of medical supplies needed.
• Administers prescribed medication and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
• Educates patient/family about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition and maintenance of health and wellness.
• Efficiently utilizes the clinics patient data management system (electronic or manual) to maintain accurate patient records and utilizes NHS interface in a proficient manner.
• Screens patients for appropriate information to enter into the record, assuring chart is accurate and complete prior to date of appointment.
• Updates patient record information changes, using department charting guidelines.
• Completes paperwork accurately, completely and in a timely manner.
• Safely administers any medications using the 5 rights: prepares, gives, and documents medications and IV solutions.
• Maintains current medication profiles and documents medication profiles and documents medication instruction to patient/caregiver.
• Demonstrates population appropriate care and skill sets for all patient populations.
• Performs prescribed/ordered treatments timely and without errors.
• Complies with professional standards of practice and expected standards of care: Knows and adheres to the Arkansas Nurse Practice Act.
• Communicates pertinent data concerning the clients status and changes in plan of care with members of the health team to ensure continuity of care.
• Under minimum direction is responsible for: assessment, documentation, and disposition of all designated incoming ICD and Emergency telephone calls.
• Accurately collects improvement performance data as directed.
• Actively participates in the development and implementation of process improvements.
• Provides professional nursing care for clinic patients following established standards and practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers within 30 days.
• Clinic Competency Assessment annually by transcript due date.
• Current Missouri Registered Nurse license or current Registered Nurse license from a compact state.
• If a compact license is held, it must be in the nurse's state of residence.

Education and Experience

Education: Minimal: Graduate of an accredited RN program Preferred: BSN Experience: Minimal: Preferred: 1 year clinic experience

Freeman Perks and Programs

• Health, vision, dental insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Wellness program with discounts to Health Insurance or Cash Bonus with Participation
• Milestone payments with longevity of employment
• Paid time off (PTO), Flex time off (FTO)
• Extended disability pay
• Learning Center designated only for Freeman Family members
• Payroll deduction at different locations such as The Daily Grind, Freeman Gift Shop, Cafeteria, etc.

#LI-DNI Locally owned and nationally recognized, Freeman Health System is a not-for-profit health system serving communities across Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas through a network of hospitals, physician clinics, outpatient locations, and specialty services. The system includes Freeman Hospital West, Freeman Hospital East, Freeman Neosho Hospital, and the Freeman Health System facilities in Bentonville, Springdale, Willow Creek, and Siloam Springs. Freeman Health System also operates Ozark Center - the region’s largest provider of behavioral health services, and offers comprehensive cancer, cardiology, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, and women's and children's services. The system is supported by more than 7,000 employees and is the only Children's Miracle Network Hospital in a 70-mile radius. For more information, visit Freeman Health System.