Staff PositionRegistered Nurse (RN) - Wound Care
$42-53/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Wound Care
Kindred Hospital - Las Vegas - Flamingo
Las Vegas, NV
$42-53/hourOverview
- Facility InformationLong Term Acute CareProprietary Software
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Description
Description
Pay Range: $41.00 / $51.00
Job Summary
Implements policies and procedures, along with standards of care and practice related to patient care needs involving various types of wounds. Provides direct patient care and assistance to staff nurses and acts as consultative service regarding wound care to clinical staff. Performs wound care functions under the oversight of a Wound Care Coordinator.
Essential Functions
- Provides care for patients whose primary needs involve wounds.
- Evaluates all wounds upon admission and ongoing to determine treatment plan and provide early problem identification.
- Reviews initial treatment plan with the supervising Registered Nurse.
- Reports to the supervising Registered Nurse any change of wound status.
- Consults with National Wound Care Consultant and Wound Care Coordinators.
- Assists in planning patient's care.
- Evaluates products and cost effectiveness for use in hospital and makes recommendation.
- Reviews and participates in developing discharge plans.
- Educates staff on products available for use in hospital.
- Evaluates culture results and conferences with physicians on Plan of Care.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Ability to adapt to new situations, set priorities, and utilize problem-solving techniques.
- Knowledge in wound care.
- Knowledge in wound debridement's as indicated within level and scope of practice.
- Ability to serve as resources to nursing staff in complex wound management.
- Ability to lead, motivate, and develop others individually and as a team.
- Must read, write and speak fluent English.
- Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
- Must have good and regular attendance.
- Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program leading to licensure as an LPN/LVN or RN.
Licenses/Certification
- Active RN or LPN/LVN License in the state and BLS certification.
Experience
- Three (3) years nursing experience with experience as an acute care nurse.
ScionHealth - Kindred Cornerstone & Solara Hospitals Job ID #518644. Posted job title: Wound Care Rn Perdiem
Facility
Kindred Hospital - Las Vegas - Flamingo
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- Long Term Acute Care
- Proprietary Software
ADDRESS2250 E Flamingo RdLas Vegas, NV 89119
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ScionHealth - Kindred Cornerstone & Solara Hospitals
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About
Defined by its team of approximately 22,000 talented, heroic caregivers, ScionHealth strives to provide quality-driven, patient-centered acute and post-acute hospital solutions in communities across the country.The health system is focused on driving innovation and investing in people and technology to deliver compassionate patient care and excellent health outcomes in ways that lift a community and improve health equity. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, ScionHealth operates 79 hospital campuses in 25 states - 61 long-term acute care hospitals, and 18 community hospital campuses and associated health systems.ScionHealth launched in December 2021 following a transaction between leading healthcare companies LifePoint Health and Kindred Healthcare, with talent and resources from both companies combining to form an organization devoted to providing great care to tens of thousands of patients annually.For years, the hospitals now operated by ScionHealth have been vital to the communities they serve – as medical providers, as supportive employers, and as inclusive partners in giving back. ScionHealth is proud to inherit this role and find innovative ways to grow and evolve for years to come.
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