Wound Care Registered Nurse
Company: St. David's North Austin Medical Center
Location: Austin
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Description IntroductionSt. David's North Austin Medical Center
is committed to investing in the latest technology enabling nurses
to work more efficiently. Are you passionate about delivering
patient-centered care? Submit your application for the - Wound Care
Registered Nurse position and spend more time at the bedside with
the patient.BenefitsSt. David's North Austin Medical Center, offers
a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and
retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs
include:
You contribute to our success let us contribute to yours! Whether
you choose to focus on bedside care, a leadership or C-suite role,
shape business and operational outcomes, or work to deliver
clinical excellence behind the scenes in data science, case
management or transfer centers. Unlock your potential at St.
David's North Austin Medical Center!Job Summary and
QualificationsUnder the direct supervision of the Director and
according to hospital policies and procedures, the Enterstomal
Therapy/Wound Care Nurse provides direct care for people with fecal
and urinary diversions and wound care management. Acting within the
scope of nursing practice, the person in this position will consult
with other members of the health care team in the management of
acute and chronic wounds, and will be actively involved in the
management and prevention of pressure ulcers. Staff education and
policy management is also an integral part of the position. -
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES - -Utilizes the nursing process, initiates
assessment, plans the care of patients with ostomy, draining
wounds, fistulas, pressure sores, and incontinence. - -Assesses all
new ostomy patients for knowledge level/deficit skill level and
self-care potential. Performs stoma sitting, initiate's ostomy and
other wound care areas in plans of care; assures adequate discharge
planning and follow-up care. - -Assists nursing staff with decision
making in clinical situations related to wound and stoma care. -
-Works with nursing staff and physicians to develop and equipment
for patients with ostomy, draining wounds, fistulas, pressure
sores, and incontinence. - -Evaluates, selects and recommends
supplies and equipment for patients with ostomy, draining wounds,
fistulas, pressure sores, and incontinence. - -Evaluates and
approves patients for appropriate pressure reducing mattresses in a
timely and cost-effective manner. - -Develops and monitors
standards of care and assists in the formulation and evaluation of
procedure, protocols, and policies related to his/her area of
expertise. - -Plans, develops, and/or coordinates education for
patients, families, and nursing students. - -Identifies educational
needs of patients and/or families concerning alterations in health,
the disease processes the hospital plan of care or discharge plan
as they relate to wound/ostomy care. - -Orients new nursing
personnel and selected nursing students to the role of
Enterstomal/Wound Care Nurse. - -Provides in-service educational
programs regularly to nurses, physicians, and other health care
members. - -Engages in research projects when appropriate. - -Keeps
current in his/her area of expertise by participating in
professional programs and organizations. - -Serves as consultant to
patients, families, nursing staff, physicians and other health care
team members. - -Attends patient care conferences and staff meeting
as appropriate health care team members. - -Develops a
participatory relationship with the Product Evaluation committee to
assure availability of products necessary to wound/Enterstomal
care. - -Maintains current policies for Enterstomal and wound care
reflected issues. - -Co-chairs and actively participates in skin
care task force. - -Other duties as assigned. - Experience
Experience in Wound Care - preferred Education Required: Graduate
from an accredited nursing program Preferred: Bachelor's or higher
Degree; Previous clinical experience - Licenses and Certifications
Current State of Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact
Registered Nursing License. If Compact License, Texas license must
be obtained within 90 days of hire -Basic Life Support (BLS)
certification per St. David's Healthcare policy -Preferred:
Credential as Certified Wound Specialist
more than 360 beds. The facility is home to , featuring a Level III
NICU, a Kidney Transplant Center, and the . Additional services
offered at this medical center include 24-hour emergency care,
heart and vascular care, neurology and
neurosurgery, rehabilitation services, and inpatient and outpatient
surgery.
St. David's North Austin Medical Center is part of St. David's
HealthCare, which is one
of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest
employer in the Austin area. St.
David's HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between
HCA Healthcare and two
local non-profits - St. David's Foundation and Georgetown Health
Foundation.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most
Ethical Companies - by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten
times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7
billion in cost for the
delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other
uncompensated expenses."Across HCA Healthcare's more than 2,000
sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on
patients, communities and healthcare. Together, we uplift and
elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane
Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN Senior Vice President and Chief
Nursing Executive Join a family that cares about every stage in
your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Wound Care
Registered Nurse opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent
Acquisition team will reach out.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.
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