Wound Care Nurse PRN

Frankfort Regional Medical Center; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Frankfort Regional Medical Center seeks a Wound Care Nurse PRN to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. The role involves assessing patient conditions, administering medications, and providing education. Candidates must hold an RN license and have Wound Care experience. Join a supportive team dedicated to patient care excellence.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) plan with a 100% match

Education assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Time Away From Work Program

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of employment.
• At least 1 year of Wound Care RN experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient's condition during admission and each scheduled shift.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor patient responses.
• Educate patients and families about medical conditions and treatment plans.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Medication Administration

Patient Education

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

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Introduction

Are you looking for a place to deliver the excellent care patients deserve? At Frankfort Regional Medical Center, we support our colleagues in their roles. Join our team as a Wound Care Nurse PRN and access programs to assist with every stage of your career.

Benefits

Frankfort Regional Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage covering many common services at no cost or for a low copay, including prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, and free AirMed transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loans, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Are you a continuous learner? With more than 94,000 nurses throughout HCA Healthcare, we are one of the largest employers of nurses in the United States. Education is key to excellence! As a majority owner of Galen College of Nursing, which joins Research College of Nursing and Mercy School of Nursing as educational facilities within the HCA Healthcare family, we make it easier and more affordable to gain certifications and job skills. Apply today for our Wound Care Nurse PRN opening and continue to learn!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in line with department requirements and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Collaborating with medical providers and the care team, you will provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." You will also act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying the organization's vision, mission, and values to ensure an outstanding patient experience and positive clinical outcomes.

What you will do in this role:

• Assess the patient's condition during admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s), and ensure thorough and timely documentation of care administration in the patient's medical record.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor the patient for therapeutic response, and take appropriate action in case of adverse responses.
• Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests, proactively anticipating needs, and resolving issues.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, side effects, and follow-up measures, translating complex medical terminology for complete understanding.

Qualifications needed:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of employment.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Associate Degree in Nursing.
• At least 1 year of Wound Care RN experience required.

Frankfort Regional Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services for over 40 years. We offer access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 170+ bed hospital is a leading acute care facility in Central Kentucky, known for outstanding subspecialty services and a strong network of primary care physicians. We are proud to be named one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky.

At Frankfort Regional Medical Center, our care like family culture extends to our patients, staff, and community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients receive the safest and most compassionate care.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute over ten times. We invest heavily in charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other community support.

"Good people beget good people." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., Co-Founder of HCA Healthcare.

If growth and continued learning matter to you, apply now for our Wound Care Nurse PRN position. Our team will review your application promptly. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock your possibilities — apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.