Wound Care Clinic - Wound Care Nurse

Wound Care Clinic - Wound Care Nurse

Registered Nurse - RN II - Wound Care Clinic Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location: Texas Health HEB, 1600 Hospital Parkway, Bedford, TX 76022 Work hours: PRN (As needed) Department highlights: Team based environment Workplace culture 2 nd to none Great benefits/ 401k / PTO At Texas Health HEB we're committed to providing Northeast Tarrant County with a patient and family-centered approach to care. We're a 296-bed, acute-care, full-service hospital serving our community since 1973. Our location in the DFW mid cities provides convenient care to the residents of Hurst, Euless, Bedford and the surrounding areas. If you're looking for women's services, outpatient surgery, oncology, cardiac rehabilitation and emergency medicine, we've got it. Plus, we're an accredited Cycle IV Chest Pain Center, a Level III neonatal intensive care unit and provide nuclear medicine, neonatal intensive care, respiratory therapy and orthopedic medicine. And did we mention our awards? Texas Health HEB is Joint Commission-certified in both Heart Failure and Chest Pain, a Primary Stroke Center, a Level III Trauma Center and a designated Baby Friendly facility. We're a top-notch choice in North Texas for emergency services, women's services, cardiac care and much more. As part of the Texas Health family, we employ over 26,000 employees and are among the top five largest employers in the DFW area. Join us and be a part of our exceptional team as we provide outstanding care and deliver award-winning results. You belong here!

Qualifications Here's What You Need: Nursing Degree, or Associate Degree in Nursing is required. Bachelor's Degree Nursing is preferred. Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing upon hire is required. One (1) year of experience as a Registered Nurse is required. BCLS is required upon hire with an expiration date greater than 3 months preferred.

What You Will Do: Delivers care to patients utilizing the Nursing Process Basic Human Needs - Responds to others' priorities regarding safety, physical, psychological and social needs. Human Respect - Honors worth of humans through unconditional acceptance as evidenced by: a. Handling of the body with care b. Demonstrating knowledge of patient rights and incorporating into daily practice c. Calling patients by their preferred name d. Demonstrating use of eye contact and physical contact appropriately e. Speaking respectfully and professionally in a soothing tone Appreciation of Unique Meanings - Concerned with understanding others frame of reference. The professional nurse demonstrates an appreciation of unique meanings by: a. Using active listening b. Exemplifying a non-judgmental attitude c. Tolerating both positive and negative ideas or expressions d. Demonstrating flexibility e. Eliciting patient values and preferences f. Recognizing and appreciating diversity g. Developing personal relationships with patients/significant others Affiliation Needs - Engages family/caregivers in health care situations. The professional nurse demonstrates recognition and understanding of affiliation needs by: a. Demonstrating knowledge of individual patient's family situation and routines.