About this opportunity
Prime Healthcare lists this Registered Nurse Wound Care opportunity in blue springs, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Department: Inpatient Wound Care
Shift's Available: Days
Employment Type: Full Time
Hours: 8hr- 8:00am to 5:00pm
Location: St Mary's Medical Center - Blue Springs, MO
We are seeking an Inpatient Wound Care RN, which is also referred to as a WoundCare,Ostomy, orContinenceNurse(WOC).The Wound Care RN will specialize in assessing and treating skin breakdown and wounds in a clinic setting. As a Wound Care Nurse, you will also be consulted during a patients stay in a hospital for a wound or pressureinjury,we are also consulted for ostomy care. The Wound Care RN will alsobe responsible fordeterminingthe proper course of treatment and interacting with services in the community to continually care for the wound care patient.
Responsibilities
If you have experience in Wound Care, ICU, ER, Critical Care, Telemetry or Advanced MedSurgyou are encouraged to apply!
Assess and document the condition of patients' wounds and evaluate the effectiveness of wound treatments
Apply dressings and treatments to wounds, ensuring proper techniques to promote healing and prevent infection
Provide comprehensive patient care, including both inpatient and outpatient wound ostomy and hyperbaric treatment
Educate patients and their families about wound care techniques and prevention strategies, teach proper care for ostomies and how to manage continence issues
Regularly track the progress of wound healing,modifycare plans as needed, ensure follow-upcare,and support post-discharge, and provide emotional support to patients managing chronic wounds or ostomies
Implement infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections within the hospital, educate staff on proper wound care protocols and internal policies when needed
Stay up to date on the latest wound care techniques, products, and research;participatein continuing education and professional development activities
Qualifications
Must have current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the state
BLS upon hire and maintain current
Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred
Previous Wound care knowledge and or experience (1 Year)
Wound Care Certification within first year of hire
Wound, Ostomy, Continence (WOC) or (WCC) Board Certification preferred
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance options
Employer 401K options
Generous PTO options
Flexible Scheduling
Many other amazing benefits
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare:
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Employment Status
Full Time
Shift
Days
Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:
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Worksite address
blue springs, MO, 64014, US
Who can apply
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