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Job description
Job Summary
Coordinates treatment to provide comprehensive wound assessments and plan of care, including goals, implementation of treatment, evaluation, and outcomes for patients throughout the organization. Provides patient, family and staff education regarding wound management, prevention of pressure ulcers, support surfaces, dressing selections, and other therapies. Acts as a resource for physicians, wound team, and clinical staff, and also performs general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision. Participates in the organization’s performance improvement plan.
Job Duties / Responsibilities
Ability to perform wound assessment, reassessment and management for all patients per policy, including neonate, pediatric, geriatric and general populations.
Knowledgeable of the anatomy, physiology and disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary and dermal systems.
Utilizes principles of current wound management theory when providing care to patients with acute and chronic wounds.
Develops skin‑care programs to prevent skin breakdown of patients.
Requirements
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Current state Registered Nurse Licensure.
Minimum of two (2) years experience in medical/surgical, rehabilitation nursing.
Certified Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse (CWOCN) or Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) preferred.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Benefits
Challenging and rewarding work environment.
Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans.
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
Tuition reimbursement/repayment program.
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries.
More information is available on our benefits guest website: benefits.uhsguest.com.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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Worksite address
sparks, NV, 89494, US
Who can apply
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