Wound Care Clinical Nurse - PRN

Additional Information About the Role Additional Preferred Requirements Overview Christian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, ranking it in the top 6 % of all hospitals in the state. The U.S. News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions. Christian was nationally ranked as “high performing” in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke. High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10 % nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition. Northwest HealthCare, six miles west of Christian, offers 24‑hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center, and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services. The Wound Care Center cares for patients 18 years old and up. Pediatric patients would be seen on an as‑needed basis. The procedures include chronic non‑healing wound care, debridements and use of advanced therapies to promote healing. Radiology, Pharmacy, Surgery, Laboratory and Pathology are utilized to evaluate and treat the wounds. Role Purpose Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care. Responsibilities Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment. Educates patients and their families on how to manage their illness or injury, including post‑treatment home care needs and medication administration. Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development. Develops, implements, and documents individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional team and patient, family or caregiver in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care. Proactively plans and ensures communication of the plan of care across the continuum of care. Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care. Assesses patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care, including their values, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population‑specific needs. Is a safety‑sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job. Minimum Requirements Education: Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing. Experience: No prior experience required. Supervisor Experience: None required. Licenses & Certifications Registered Nurse (RN). Preferred Requirements Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Experience: None specified. Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available from the first day of the month after hire date. Disability insurance paid for by BJC. 4 % BJC automatic retirement contribution, 401(k) plan with BJC match. Tuition assistance available on the first day. Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts. Paid Time Off that combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time. Adoption assistance. Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr BJC Healthcare