Registered Nurse Inpatient Wound Care

Overview Department: Inpatient Wound Care Shift’s Available: Days Employment Type: Per Diem/PRN 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 insurance options Employer 401K options Flexible Scheduling Many other amazing benefits Full benefits at Prime Healthcare:

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