Wound Care RN - Patient Care Leader & Educator

Jobtome; Lamy (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome in New Mexico is seeking a Registered Nurse to assess, plan, implement and coordinate patient care under physician supervision. The role emphasizes nursing process, wound care assessment, and delivering medically oriented, compassionate care.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's Degree in Nursing with 1–3 years of experience and an active RN license (state or compact) along with BLS certification. You will lead a care team, document thoroughly, and educate patients and families.

Qualifications

• RN license in state of employment or compact
• BLS certification required
• 1–3 years of experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to manage patient care and document initial history, physicals, and charting within 24 hours of the initial appointment.
• Perform thorough assessments of patient pre- and post-wound care according to department policy.
• Initiate and update multidisciplinary plan of care based on patient needs including medical, psychosocial and spiritual elements.
• Evaluate patient response to care and revise the plan as needed, documenting changes.
• Administer medications and treatments safely; assist physicians with procedures.
• Identify urgent changes in patient condition and intervene appropriately.
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans, procedures, disease processes, and discharge care; obtain signed consent forms and tailor teaching to age, culture, and learning barriers; emphasize nutrition.
• Provide leadership and direction, supervising LPNs and technologists as indicated.
• Complete all tasks and documentation related to AED checks, autoclave, glucometer, HBO chamber, and related items within set timeframes.
• Maintain clean, stocked treatment rooms and manage supplies; coordinate patient-physician correspondence, scheduling and referrals.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Jobtome in New Mexico is seeking a Registered Nurse to assess, plan, implement and coordinate patient care under physician supervision. The role emphasizes nursing process, wound care assessment, and delivering medically oriented, compassionate care.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's Degree in Nursing with 1–3 years of experience and an active RN license (state or compact) along with BLS certification. You will lead a care team, document thoroughly, and educate patients and families.