Wound Care RN - Hands-On Patient Care Leader

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM seeks a dedicated nursing professional to assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate patient care under physician supervision. You will collaborate with the care team to promote high-quality patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessments, wound care, care plan development, documentation, and education for patients and families. A strong emphasis on safety, efficiency, and effective communication is essential.

Qualifications

• RN with foundational nursing skills and patient care experience.
• Understanding of nursing process, documentation, and clinical care workflows.
• 1–3 years of nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient care delivery using the nursing process and document history, physicals, and initial assessments within 24 hours.
• Perform thorough pre- and post-wound care assessments following department policies.
• Develop, communicate, and revise multidisciplinary care plans including medical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.
• Evaluate patient responses to care and update plans accordingly.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM seeks a dedicated nursing professional to assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate patient care under physician supervision. You will collaborate with the care team to promote high-quality patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessments, wound care, care plan development, documentation, and education for patients and families. A strong emphasis on safety, efficiency, and effective communication is essential.