Registered Nurse, Wound Ostomy

Company: St. David's South Austin Medical Center
Location: Austin
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

Description SHIFT: Days (rotating weekends)
SCHEDULE: Full-time

Do you have the career opportunities as a Wound/Ostomy Registered Nurse you want in your current role? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. David s South Austin Medical Center, a facility that is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. At St. David s South Austin Medical Center we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a variety of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans along with some unique benefits including:

• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Programs
• Paid Personal Leave
• 401k (100% annual match 3%-9% of pay based on years of service)
• Identity Theft Protection discounts
• Auto, Home, and Life Insurance options
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Student Loan Repayment You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Wound / Ostomy RN like you to be a part of our team. The Wound Care Nurse will be responsible for performing patient care requiring specialized training and skill related to treating various wounds with or without Hyperbaric intervention. You will also be responsible for the assessment and plan of care for patients under the Direction of the Physician Director of the service and the Nurse Supervisor of the Center.
  • You will use the approved Nursing Process to develop individualized plans of care for patient referred to the facility
  • You will deliver care in accordance with the plan set forth and approved by the Physician Director of the facility.
  • You will document the assessment, care plan, treatment and evaluation in either Intellicure or Meditech as appropriate.
  • You will establish and maintain effective and therapeutic relationship with the patients
  • You will perform debridement of necrotic tissue by autolytic, enzymatic, mechanical and/or conservative sharp methods
  • You will apply compression therapy when appropriate
  • You will calibrate and perform single or multilevel Transcutaneous P02 measurements as required
  • You will perform and document a history that would include indications for Hyperbaric Treatments and any medical history or condition that would affect or be contraindicated for HBO Therapy
  • You will perform and document ongoing nursing assessments with particular attention to barotraumas, and Oxygen Toxicity
  • You will comply and adhere to all Hospital Policies and Procedures as they apply to the Wound Care Center St. David s South Austin Medical Center, which is part of St. David s HealthCare, is a 334-bed acute care facility offering a range of complex specialties and sub-specialties, including a nationally accredited oncology program with the area s only adult bone marrow transplant program; a trauma program that includes a Level II trauma center to treat the most severely injured and critical patients; a comprehensive cardiac program; full-service maternity and newborn care; and two full-service emergency centers in the communities of Bee Cave and Bastrop. HCA Healthcare has been continually named a World's Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere since 2010. In 2018, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.3 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our RN Wound/Ostomy opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Qualifications Experience:
    • Two years Med/Surg Clinical Experience: Required
    • Background in wound care: Preferred
      Education:
      • Graduate of an Accredited School of NursingL Required License/Certification:
        • Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Texas, BLS, ACLS (can be obtained after hire) or Compact State; compact nurses must obtain a Texas RN license within 90 days of hire date: Required Notice Our Company s recruiters are here to help unlock the next possibility within your career and we take your candidate experience very seriously. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Gmail or Yahoo Mail. If you feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by clicking here .For questions about your job application or this site please contact HCAhrAnswers at 1-844-###-#### option 1. Associated topics: bsn, cardiothoracic, care unit, domiciliary, mhb, neonatal, nurse clinical, surgery, transitional, unit

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