Job Description

Description
At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

Implements policies and procedures, along with standards of care and practice related to patient care needs involving various types of wounds

Provides direct patient care and assistance to staff nurses and acts as consultative service regarding wound care to clinical staff

Performs wound care functions under the oversight of a Wound Care Coordinator

Essential Functions

Provides care for patients whose primary needs involve wounds

Evaluates all wounds upon admission and ongoing to determine treatment plan and provide early problem identification

Reviews initial treatment plan with the supervising Registered Nurse

Reports to the supervising Registered Nurse any change of wound status

Consults with National Wound Care Consultant and Wound Care Coordinators

Assists in planning patient's care

Evaluates products and cost effectiveness for use in hospital and makes recommendation

Reviews and participates in developing discharge plans

Educates staff on products available for use in hospital

Evaluates culture results and conferences with physicians on Plan of Care

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

Ability to adapt to new situations, set priorities, and utilize problem-solving techniques

Knowledge in wound care

Knowledge in wound debridement's as indicated within level and scope of practice

Ability to serve as resources to nursing staff in complex wound management

Ability to lead, motivate, and develop others individually and as a team

Must read, write and speak fluent English

Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team

Must have good and regular attendance

Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%

Performs other related duties as assigned

Salary Range: $40.71 - $51.63/Hour

ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.
Qualifications
Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program leading to licensure as an LPN/LVN or RN

Licenses/Certification

Active RN or LPN/LVN License in the state and BLS certification

Experience

Three (3) years nursing experience with experience as an acute care nurse

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