RN, Registered Nurse - Wound Care
Marshall, Texas
A healthcare professional that assesses, plans, implements, coordinates monitors and evaluates patient care activities under physician supervision.
Posted Oct 6 · Applications close Oct 6, 2027
- Unit and setting
- Wound Care RN, Registered Nurse - Wound Care
- License
- RN licenseRN license in state of employment or compact
- Term
- Per DiemPRN
Do you qualify?
- License
- RN license in state of employment or compact RN License in state of employment or compact Check your license
- Education
- Associate's Degree in Nursing
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Manages patient care delivery using the nursing process Responsible for effective management of patient care delivery by utilizing the nursing process.
- Day to day
- Completes and documents initial history, physical and chart within 24 hours of initial appointment Completes and documents initial patient history, physical and chart documents within 24 hours of initial appointment.
- Day to day
- Completes thorough pre and post wound care assessment Completes thorough assessment of patient pre and post wound care treatment according to department policy and procedures.
- Day to day
- Initiates and communicates multidisciplinary plan of care Initiates, updates documents and communicates an appropriate multidisciplinary plan of care based on patient needs; to include medical, psychosocial and spiritual.
- Day to day
- Evaluates patient response and revises plan of care as needed Evaluates patient response to care, revises plan of care as necessary and documents appropriately.
- Day to day
- Participates in documentation and process improvement for full reimbursement Actively participates in obtaining all required documentation, improving processes, etc. in order to assure full reimbursement for services.
- Day to day
- Administers and documents medications and treatments Administers and documents medications/treatments safely and effectively.
- Day to day
- Assists physician with treatments and procedures Assists physician with treatments and procedures.
- Day to day
- Recognizes and intervenes in urgent changes in patient condition Recognizes change or urgent situations in patient condition and intervenes appropriately.
- Day to day
- Provides patient and family education on treatment, procedures and care between visits Provides patient and/or family with information relative to treatment plan, diagnostic/surgical procedures, disease process, and care between visits and after discharge.
- Day to day
- Provides leadership and direction toward departmental goals Provides leadership and direction in accordance with departmental goals and objectives.
- Day to day
- Provides oversight for LPN, tech and other associates Provides over sight for LPN, tech, and other associates as indicated.
- Day to day
- Completes timed equipment checks and documentation (AED, autoclave, glucometer, HBO chamber list) Completes all tasks and documentation accurately within set time frame related to AED check, autoclave, glucometer, HBO chamber list, etc.
- Day to day
- Maintains treatment rooms per policy Maintains treatment rooms as per policy.
- Day to day
- Keeps supplies stocked, organized and re-ordered Keeps supplies stocked and organized and re-orders as needed.
- Day to day
- Handles patient and physician correspondence, scheduling and referrals
- Employment
- Per diem, as needed Work Type: Per Diem As Needed
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
Original listing
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Summary
A healthcare professional that assesses, plans, implements, coordinates monitors and evaluates patient care activities under physician supervision. He/she has clinical and functional knowledge of the position for which they are accountable. He/She collaborates with other associates and departments effectively to promote high quality and effective care.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for effective management of patient care delivery by utilizing the nursing process. Completes and documents initial patient history, physical and chart documents within 24 hours of initial appointment.
- Completes thorough assessment of patient pre and post wound care treatment according to department policy and procedures.
- Initiates, updates documents and communicates an appropriate multidisciplinary plan of care based on patient needs; to include medical, psychosocial and spiritual.
- Evaluates patient response to care, revises plan of care as necessary and documents appropriately.
- Actively participates in obtaining all required documentation, improving processes, etc. in order to assure full reimbursement for services. Administers and documents medications/treatments safely and effectively. Assists physician with treatments and procedures.
- Recognizes change or urgent situations in patient condition and intervenes appropriately.
- Patient/Family
Education
Provides patient and/or family with information relative to treatment plan, diagnostic/surgical procedures, disease process, and care between visits and after discharge. Obtains required signed consent forms. Documents appropriate teaching, considering age, cultural and religious beliefs, and barriers to learning. Evaluates effectiveness of teaching and provides appropriate follow-up. Strong emphasis on nutrition.
- Provides leadership and direction in accordance with departmental goals and objectives. Provides over sight for LPN, tech, and other associates as indicated.
- Completes all tasks and documentation accurately within set time frame related to AED check, autoclave, glucometer, HBO chamber list, etc.
- Maintains treatment rooms as per policy. Keeps supplies stocked and organized and re-orders as needed.
- Responsible for patients and physician correspondence to include physician appointments, scheduling and rescheduling of patients, referrals, and scheduling of tests and procedures, etc.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree in Nursing
- RN License in state of employment or compact
- BLS
Work Schedule
PRN
Work Type
Per Diem As Needed
What's around it?
Marshall, TX
Living costs about 3% below the US average