Registered Staff Nurse - Wound Care - University Hospital

Overview USA Health is transforming medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. We offer patients access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve health and well‑being through our doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers across multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. Responsibilities Practices family‑centered nursing according to policies and the Nurse Practice Act. Serves as charge nurse when assigned. Supervises, plans, evaluates, and coordinates patient care provided by other licensed and non‑licensed staff. Demonstrates CPR according to American Heart Association standards. Enforces compliance requirements and policies in an ethical manner consistent with the organization\'s values; adheres to hospital policies including confidentiality. Works the assigned schedule including overtime and call as required. Acts as preceptor for new employees and nursing students. Uses the nursing process to assess the patient, plan individualized care, identify expected outcomes, implement and evaluate nursing interventions for patients and families. Performs therapeutic procedures and assists with diagnostic procedures needed for patient care. Administers medications including controlled substances by all routes; administers blood and blood products. Responds appropriately to emergency patient situations. Performs activities of daily living and basic life support; manages arrest situations. Requires minimal supervision to safely perform patient care; can state purpose, rationale, precautions, and observations when performing skilled procedures. Utilizes proper body mechanics when moving, positioning, and transferring patients and moving equipment as needed for safety and function. Provides patient and family education by planning, coordinating, and delegating educational needs; documentation is complete. Utilizes the hospital information system via a computer/terminal; maintains accurate medical records using appropriate documentation tools and procedures. Maintains and communicates with physicians, patients, families, and the healthcare team in person and by telephone; responds to overhead pages. Completes unit records and required documentation (e.g., MAR, pain assessment tools, flow charts) within unit timeframes. Supervises, evaluates, and finalizes patient care records; transcribes physician orders as required. Demonstrates cooperative teamwork, supports others, and completes mandatory unit, educational, and hospital requirements. Uses cost‑effective practices in performing all aspects of the job. Provides competent patient care to adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. As Charge Nurse, identifies, organizes, and directs activities to optimize resources and meet patient and staff needs. Communicates with the Nurse Manager and Nurse Administrator about unit status, patient issues, staffing, quality management, and other evolving events; serves as first line in problem resolution with other departments and patient complaints. Assists with shift duty assignments or serves as a staff nurse as needed; verifies emergency equipment functionality. Participates on committees and in Performance Improvement activities, including iCARE, as assigned. Completes all mandatory department, educational, and hospital requirements; adheres to infection control and safety standards; maintains regular and prompt attendance; available to work defined schedule and overtime as required. Performs other related duties as assigned or reassigned to other units. Additional Information Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (0.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited school of nursing (Required). RN – Registered Nurse – State licensure and/or Compact State licensure per the Nurse Licensure Compact for Alabama (Upon Hire Required). Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (Upon Hire Required). A comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrates the ability to act as a patient advocate. Level: High. Ability to navigate web‑based applications. Level: Medium. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Level: High. Embraces change and lifelong learning; seeks experiences to promote personal and professional growth to advance skills and competence. Level: High. Excellent customer service orientation to interact with hospital personnel, outside customers, and community groups. Level: High. Maintains confidentiality of patient information; tactful, diplomatic, and flexible in a changing environment. Level: High. Works well in a fast‑paced, high‑stress environment with strong interpersonal communication with medical staff, patients, families, and visitors. Level: High. Works effectively as part of a team and independently. Level: High. Highly organized and detail‑oriented; able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Level: Medium. Able to work independently; sets priorities to coordinate care plans efficiently. Level: High. Ability to react calmly and effectively in an emergency situation. Level: High. Establishes and maintains positive professional relationships. Level: High. Possesses excellent observation, good nursing judgment, and good oral and written communication skills. Level: Medium. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of South Alabama Health System