Wound & Ostomy Nurse - Hourly Rate

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Valley Park (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide specialized wound care, focusing on assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care within nursing standards.

The role includes delivering patient- and family-centered care, educating on illness management and medication administration, and promoting safety and quality while collaborating with the healthcare team. Some weekend/holiday rotation work is involved.

Qualifications

• Educational background: Nursing Diploma or Associate’s degree; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Licensing: Valid RN license.
• Experience: No prior experience required; less than 2 years preferred.
• Skills: Strong assessment, critical thinking, patient education, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient- and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while participating in professional development.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, ensuring effective communication across the continuum of care.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs using critical nursing skills, respecting patient values, cultural, spiritual, and population-specific considerations.
• Adhere to safety protocols, maintaining alertness and safe work practices at all times.

Skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Patient education

Communication

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Role: Provides specialized wound care as a Registered Nurse (RN), focusing on assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care within standards of nursing practice.
Key Responsibilities

• Deliver patient- and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication administration.
• Promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while participating in professional development.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team, ensuring effective communication across the continuum of care.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs using critical nursing skills, respecting patient values, cultural, spiritual, and population-specific considerations.
• Adhere to safety protocols, maintaining alertness and safe work practices at all times.

Qualifications & Skills

• Educational background: Nursing Diploma or Associate’s degree; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Licensing: Valid RN license.
• Experience: No prior experience required; less than 2 years preferred.
• Skills: Strong assessment, critical thinking, patient education, and communication abilities.

Additional Information: Opportunities for professional growth via a career ladder, with pay increases at higher levels. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and sign-on bonuses. The position involves some weekend, holiday, and rotation work, but no on-call duties. It is a safety-sensitive role requiring constant alertness to ensure patient safety and quality care.