RN Inpatient Wound Care PRN Shawnee Mission

Michigan Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics. • Shawnee, KS, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 2h ago

Wound Care RN PRN, Advent Health Shawnee Mission

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One
Student Loan Repayment Program
Received Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in January 2019

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team.

Schedule: PRN

Shift: Variable Shifts available for pickup

The community you’ll be caring for:

When you need care, you don’t want to have to travel far. Our dedicated, expert team at AdventHealth South Overland Park, formerly Shawnee Mission Health – Overland Park, provides excellent care to communities of southeastern Johnson County, with 24/7 emergency room services, an advanced imaging center, physical therapy and more.

The role you’ll contribute:

The Registered Nurse – Wound Care is accountable for providing direct patient care and coordinating the efforts of the multidisciplinary treatment team for the patients under his/her care. S/he is responsible for administering, supervising and coordinating the nursing process in the provision of care; and will strive to maintain and improve patient outcomes. He/she is accountable for actions reflecting the vision and values of Shawnee Mission Health, and will work within the parameters of the Kansas Nurse Practice Act, regulatory standards, established policies, protocols and procedures.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

Understands and provides appropriate care for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients with difficult or chronic wounds including timely completion and accurate documentation of detailed wound assessments, consistent wound photography and total patient care to determine and care for the causes of non-healing.
Demonstrates proper technique for specialty dressings and procedures.
Maintains strict infection control standards within own practice and guidance for the practices of non-RN associates.
Plans, implements and documents education for patients with difficult or chronic wounds utilizing team members, departmental tools and other resources efficiently.
Utilizes efficient and effective communication with partners outside the departments who assist with care of the wound patients e.g. home health nurses, insurance case managers, referring and consulting physicians.
Be proactive in management of assigned clinics to give efficient care while minimizing wait times and providing maximum physician and patient satisfaction.
Actively participate in departmental quality improvement activities including patient centered quality management measures in care and documentation.
For RN case manager- Demonstrates ability to lead a care team as clinic case manager with clear instructions to team members to enable well organized quality care.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Associate’s Degree or Graduate of a Technical School
No Previous Experience is Required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

Bachelor’s Degree
1 to 2 Years of Position-Related Experience

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

Kansas Registered Nurse License
BCLS obtained through the American Heart Association

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

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