Methodist Healthcare
Registered Nurse (RN) | South | Wound Care | PRN Day
Methodist Healthcare, Glen Burnie, Maryland, United States, 21060
Overview
If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. Position Overview
The Certified Wound Care Nurse strives to improve patient outcomes via prevention, staff knowledge, and care of patients with ostomies, wounds and/or continence issues. Functions as an expert resource in preventing pressure ulcers and providing wound, ostomy, skin and continence care. Acts as a consultant to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and reassess the care of patients with pressure ulcers, wounds, stomas, or other dermal disruptions. Collaborates with physicians, surgeons, and other care providers to provide evidence based care. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Responsibilities
Performs patient assessments accurately and timely. Develops and initiates a plan of care to incorporate patient and family needs. Collaboratively monitors the patient plan of care on a continuous basis based upon own assessments and those of other members of the patient care team. Demonstrates and promotes professional practice of all members of the nursing care team. Collaborates with physicians, surgeons, and other care providers to provide evidence based care. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Education / Formal Training Requirements
Bachelor's Degree Nursing – RN Master's Degree Nursing – RN Work Experience
3–5 years of general nursing or clinical practice Licenses and Certifications
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT – American Heart Association Certified Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse – WOCN Registered Nurse – Arkansas State Board of Nursing Registered Nurse – Mississippi Board of Nursing Registered Nurse – Tennessee Board of Nursing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the wound, ostomy and/or continence care specialty in accordance with professional standards of practice. Ability to apply nursing knowledge and problem solving techniques. Effective communication, both verbally and in writing, with Associates, patients, and physicians. Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment in a professional area. Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of workflow. Supervision
There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position. Physical Demands
The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination. Medium work – exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently. Close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform tasks such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, or extensive reading. Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact. Exposure to patient body fluids and hazardous or poisonous materials. Ability to react quickly to emergency situations. Ability to handle and administer medications as needed. Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity. About Memphis & MLH
Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.
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If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. Position Overview
The Certified Wound Care Nurse strives to improve patient outcomes via prevention, staff knowledge, and care of patients with ostomies, wounds and/or continence issues. Functions as an expert resource in preventing pressure ulcers and providing wound, ostomy, skin and continence care. Acts as a consultant to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and reassess the care of patients with pressure ulcers, wounds, stomas, or other dermal disruptions. Collaborates with physicians, surgeons, and other care providers to provide evidence based care. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Responsibilities
Performs patient assessments accurately and timely. Develops and initiates a plan of care to incorporate patient and family needs. Collaboratively monitors the patient plan of care on a continuous basis based upon own assessments and those of other members of the patient care team. Demonstrates and promotes professional practice of all members of the nursing care team. Collaborates with physicians, surgeons, and other care providers to provide evidence based care. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Education / Formal Training Requirements
Bachelor's Degree Nursing – RN Master's Degree Nursing – RN Work Experience
3–5 years of general nursing or clinical practice Licenses and Certifications
BASIC LIFE SUPPORT – American Heart Association Certified Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse – WOCN Registered Nurse – Arkansas State Board of Nursing Registered Nurse – Mississippi Board of Nursing Registered Nurse – Tennessee Board of Nursing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the wound, ostomy and/or continence care specialty in accordance with professional standards of practice. Ability to apply nursing knowledge and problem solving techniques. Effective communication, both verbally and in writing, with Associates, patients, and physicians. Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment in a professional area. Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of workflow. Supervision
There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position. Physical Demands
The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination. Medium work – exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently. Close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform tasks such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, or extensive reading. Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact. Exposure to patient body fluids and hazardous or poisonous materials. Ability to react quickly to emergency situations. Ability to handle and administer medications as needed. Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity. About Memphis & MLH
Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.
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