Outpatient Wound Care RN - PRN

Staff Nurse

The staff nurse is responsible for implementing the nursing process based on expanded knowledge and experience. Responsible for providing patient care with an understanding and awareness of age specific needs. Addresses the biological, emotional, development, psychosocial and patient/family education needs in providing care to the patient family. The nurse is responsible for delivering patient care in complex, multiple problem patient care situations. In addition to patient care delivery, the nurse is responsible for patient, family/support system education, coordination of activities, staff development, and professional and self-developmental activities. The nurse is able to independently perform job functions. The RN works within the State Practice Act and follows all Wound Care Center and hospital policies and procedures.

Job Qualifications

Education: Must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing as evidenced by verification of state licensure.

Licensure: Current Tennessee or Compact State registered nurse license required. BLS required, ACLS preferred.

Experience: Two years' experience in an acute care setting preferred. Ambulatory care experience desirable.

Skills: BLS certification required

Job Responsibilities

• Observe professional ethics in maintaining confidential information acquired concerning the personal, financial, and medical or employment status or patients of Bradley Medical Center/ Wound Treatment Center and their families.
• Must follow and enforce accepted safety practices for patients and hospital.
• Participate in Performance improvement activities.
• Utilize the nursing process to oversee and provide age specific patient care.
• Communicate in an acceptable and easily understood manner.
• Develops, implements, and updates plans of care.
• Educates and adhere to patient bill of rights.

Full-Time Benefits

• 403(b) Matching (Retirement)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employee wellness program
• Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Employer paid Short and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• ICHRA for health insurance
• Paid Annual Leave (Time off)
• Vision insurance