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RN - Wound Clinic - PRN

Confidential

Milton, NC
4 days ago

Job Description

Description: Registered Nurse (RN) - Wound Care Clinic PRN
Position Summary:
Provide
education to
patients,
and families on the disease process, treatment, diagnostic
testing
and patient
responsibilities involving treatment.
Perform initial assessment and reassessments with
appropriate documentation .
Notify MD
of any abnormal findings.
Obtain laboratory samples per policy. (Example: wound cultures).
Assess wounds and apply ordered dressings per policy. (Example: Una Boots,
Combiderm ,
Aquacel , etc).
Document all treatments on
appropriate forms/computer .
Coordinate patient
schedule
to
provide
optimal
care in a productive
timeframe .
Promotes a positive image throughout the organization and community by
providing
cooperative and
courteous
service to all customers, patients, families, visitors,
physicians
and associates.
Interpret lab data and
notify MD ,
pharmacy
or other departments for any needed changes in treatment modality
Complete department charges, supply charges and revisit data accurately and promptly to ensure compliance.
Participates in quality improvement activities.
Coordinate and
assist
with in-patient wound care as needed.
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose.
Come
work
where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. SOVAH Health - Danville is a
250 bed
hospital with the region's only designated Chest Pain Center & Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center. We are an academic teaching site for residents, medical students, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and physician assistants.
Where We Are:
From our beautiful rolling countryside to our thriving downtown, Danville offers big city amenities with quaint,
small town
charm. We are home to a thriving arts and entertainment scene,
numerous
local restaurants and shops, diverse educational institutions, and vast recreational opportunities.
Why Choose Us:
Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness
assistance
Tuition Reimbursement/ Assistance
for qualified applicants
Professional development, Growth opportunities, and Mentor-based training
And much more€¦
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive
judgment
and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to
work in a stressful environment and take
appropriate action .
Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association is
required .
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse from the Virginia State Board of Nursing or compact state.
2 years recent experience with Medical/surgical patients. Wound Care experience preferred.
EEOC Statement:
SOVAH Health - Danville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.