Registered Nurse, RN, Wound Care Specialist

Overview

Provides compassionate, culturally sensitive, holistic nursing care to patients in a clinical setting, supporting the Mercyhealth nursing mission, practice values and strategic plan.

May include variable shifts, weekends, holiday and / or on-call hours. Performs other duties as assigned including floating to various units based on identified needs and clinical competency.

Provides direction for the wound care program, participates in ongoing education for front-line staff members.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process and collaboration with interdisciplinary team members in caring for patients.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques, policies and procedures, standards of care, and State laws / practice act.
• Documents according to standards of care.
• Initiates a patient plan of care according to the individualized needs of the patient, as prescribed by Physician and / or hospital policy including patient and family instruction.
• Floats to various units based on identified needs.
• Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities.
• Assists in the development of a Systemwide wound care team.
• Assures wound care practices remain current through the use of evidence-based care
• Utilizes the nursing process and collaboration with interdisciplinary team members in caring for wound care patients.
• Administers treatments in accordance with approved policies / procedures, protocols, and State laws / practice act.
• Documents complete wound care assessments and treatments
• Initiates a wound care patient plan of care according to the individualized needs of the patient, including patient and family instruction.

Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations :

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details;

Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

• Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service;
• Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences;

and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views;

Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work : Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures;

contributes to profits and revenue.

Education and Experience

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

BSN or upon hire BSN completion agreement for enrollment in an accredited BSN Completion Program

May require specific years of applicable experience to qualify (per department guidelines)

Certification and Licensure

Licensed as an RN in state of practice

Approved CPR certification required within 90 days (Other certification per unit requirements : ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP)

Ability to obtain wound care certification within two years of hire date.

Skills and Abilities

May include color blind test (per department guidelines)

Special Physical Demands

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand;

walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or smell.

The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Level of Supervision

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees;

planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Supervises

Supervises nursing support staff as appropriate.

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