WOUND CARE RN - NURSING ADMIN-FT-DAYS

Jefferson Regional Med Ctr; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Jefferson Regional Med Ctr in Pine Bluff, AR is seeking a Wound Care RN in Nursing Administration. The role supports enterostomal therapy, wound/ostomy care, and staff education within the Nursing Administration division.

Responsibilities include directing care, collaborating with medical staff, and ensuring safe, cost-conscious patient management for ulcers and related conditions. Daytime hours, safety-sensitive position with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical or Associate's degree in nursing required; Bachelor’s in Nursing preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• BLS/CPR required upon hire or prior to patient care.
• Current Arkansas Registered Nurse License.
• Certification in wound, ostomy, and continence nursing preferred.
• This is a safety sensitive position.
• Basic proficiency in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care
• Adequate verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, families, and healthcare teams
• Capacity to collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals
• Basic competency in documenting patient information accurately
• Basic flexibility to adapt to changes in patient conditions and unit priorities
• Able to teach and educate patients and staff
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Excellent problem solving abilities and attention to detail
• 1-2 years of clinical experience, particularly in an acute care setting
• Proficiency in wound and ostomy care techniques
• Previous experience in wound care, ostomy management, or a related field a plus.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, manage enterostomal therapy nursing services and education.
• Provide care for patients with wounds, ostomies, and related conditions in a safe, cost-conscious manner.
• Delegate duties appropriately and direct staff in delivery of care.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or response to treatment.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Team collaboration

Patient education

Documentation skills

Adaptability

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Technical or Associate's degree in nursing

Bachelor’s in Nursing preferred

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

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WOUND CARE RN - NURSING ADMIN-FT-DAYS

Full Time Non-Management Jefferson Regional Main Hospital, Pine Bluff, AR, US

What You Should Know About the Wound Care Nurse:

• Monday- Friday: Typical hours are 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
• This position is based within Jefferson Regional Nursing Administration

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, the Registered Nurse is responsible for the quality of care for an assigned caseload of patients. This includes delegating duties appropriately and directing staff in the delivery of care, assuring responsibility for the appropriate utilization of resources, collaborating with medical staff and others in the provision of care, and demonstrating positive interpersonal relationships with others in communication and problem resolution. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. This position will consult, assess, plan, evaluate, directs, and provides enterostomal therapy nursing services and education. This includes the management of patients with stoma, pressure, vascular, and diabetic ulcers; wounds and fistulas; and incontinence care for inpatients in a safe, effective, and cost conscious manner.

Wound Care Nurse Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical or Associate's degree in nursing required. Bachelor’s in Nursing preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• BLS/CPR required upon hire or prior to patient care.
• Current Arkansas Registered Nurse License.
• Certification in wound, ostomy, and continence nursing preferred.
• This is a safety sensitive position. *
• Basic proficiency in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care
• Adequate verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, families, and healthcare teams
• Capacity to collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals
• Basic competency in documenting patient information accurately
• Basic flexibility to adapt to changes in patient conditions and unit priorities
• Able to teach and educate patients and staff
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Excellent problem solving abilities and attention to detail
• Preferred Requirements
  • 1-2 years of clinical experience, particularly in an acute care setting
  • Proficiency in wound and ostomy care techniques
  • Previous experience in wound care, ostomy management, or a related field a plus.

Benefits & Perks: your health and happiness matters! We offer:

• Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Matching Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And much, much, more!

Jefferson Regional complies with applicable Federal Civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

*Safety Sensitive Position Definition: The essential duties of the job require the employee to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner. A lapse in attention to detail may constitute a threat to health or safety resulting in injury, illness, or death. This position prohibits the current use of any illegal drugs.