Inpatient / Outpatient Wound Care RN

Inpatient / Outpatient Wound Care RN AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family :

Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One

Student Loan Repayment Program

Received Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in January 2019

Our promise to you :

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule : Full Time, 40 hours / week

Shift : Day shift 0800-1730.

Start / Stop times may vary depending on need.

Weekends may be required.

No on-call

Location

AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

9100 W 74TH ST, Shawnee Mission, 66204 9100 West 74th Street, Merriam, KS 66204

The community you’ll be caring for :

At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, you're more than just a number on a chart. You're a whole person, who functions best when physically, emotionally, and spiritually fit. Find whole-person care, dedicated teams and staff, and a wide variety of medical services, all at our hospital in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.

The role you’ll contribute :

Responsible for serving as a care consultant and provider for patients with complex wound care needs and ostomy management. This position collaborates with the healthcare team to define and communicate the expected patterns of care for this patient population. Additionally, this role provides leadership for education and research programs to support the advancement of wound and ostomy care and improve patient outcomes through the implementation of evidence-based practice. In addition, this position serves as a resource, leader, and role model for wound and ostomy care, functioning as a liaison with the community, other healthcare professionals, and other disciplines regarding areas of wound and ostomy care. Responsibilities for this role include providing self-directed, effective nursing care to groups of patients and other duties as assigned in accordance with Division of Nursing Practice standards and relevant state regulations.

The value you’ll bring to the team :

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to determine physical, mental, social, and spiritual needs related to wound, ostomy, and continence care.

Develop and document individualized care plans based on patient assessments, selecting appropriate interventions and supplies, and ensuring accurate records in medical documentation.

Administer treatments and medications safely, monitor patient responses, and adjust care plans as necessary to improve patient outcomes.

Provide direct patient care, including wound care, ostomy management, and continent care, ensuring patient comfort and promoting healing.

Educate patients and families about wound care, ostomy management, and continence strategies, including self-care techniques and lifestyle adjustments.