Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Wound Care - Mount Pleasant Hospital

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Inpatient Wound Care Registered Nurse (RN) conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment, and evaluates treatment effectiveness. They administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and organization policies and procedures and serve as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments.

Essential Job Functions
• Initiates a nursing assessment of patient's condition upon admission or receipt of consultation; identifies the patient's present and potential problems from the assessment
• Recognizes and assesses initial alterations in the patient's body systems and verbalizes this to other members of the health care team
• Assesses, stages, and measures wounds accurately and in accordance with policy.
• Assesses and interprets reports communicating findings with the assigned physician.
• Organizes assessment data for accuracy, completeness and confidentiality; records assessment data in an orderly fashion and communicates, revises, and verbalizes pertinent information to other health care team members; collaborates with physician to develop a plan of care based on assessment data.
• Photographs wounds according to policy and procedure.
• Assesses compliance to the clinical pathway and is instrumental in bringing missing components to the attention of the physician or health care team.
• Identifies patient care situations that require intervention, implements nursing actions, and evaluates responses.
• Identifies patient/family education and discharge needs and implements a teaching plan of care.
• Accurately completes all admission nursing chart forms and documents a plan of care for all assigned patients; determines patients’ health status and incorporates it into the plan of care.
• Prioritizes problems according to impact on health status.
• Formulates desired outcomes specific to patient's problems, certain time frame, and protocols; ensures desired outcomes are mutually agreed upon by the patient, family (when appropriate) and the nurse.
• Identifies needs for patient from admission to discharge.
• Coordinates activities with other disciplines to ensure quality of care. 

• .May perform consultations based on specific market needs.

• Nurses are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the organization Nursing Professional Practice Model.                 

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.                                      

Licensing/Certification
Current RN License in the state in which they are working or covered by compact (required)
BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations); preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)
Wound Care Certification (WOCN Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing or WCC Wound Care Certification) (required within three years of hire) For Roper St Francis Healthcare certification required within 6 months

Education
Bachelors of Science Nursing (preferred) for BSMH

Bachelors of Science Nursing required for Roper St Francis Healthcare

Work Experience
Recent RN experience in acute care and wound care (required)
2 years wound care experience (preferred)

Training
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)

Skills
• Assigns patient care according to the nursing skill, knowledge, and scope of practice of staff.
• Orients, facilitates learning experience, and provides education (based upon quality improvement indicators, outcomes, and implementation) to nursing staff and others.
• Possesses clinical knowledge, skills, and competency to provide evidence-based patient care in accordance with the current standards of practice, policy and procedure, and BSMH mission.
• Performs comprehensive assessment of patient's clinical condition and psychosocial needs of the patient and their supportive resources.
• Safely and efficiently develops, implements, and prioritizes plan of care.
• Application of the nursing process in patient care delivery.
• Assesses patient's physical and emotional responses to treatment to evaluate effectiveness of intervention and patient outcomes; revises plan of care accordingly.
• Assists patient and family in coping with patient's illness.
• Collaborates with others in the delivery of coordinated patient care.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
• Applies cultural diversity and inclusion principles when caring for patients and their support resources.
• Recognizes own limitations and seeks assistance and acquires information to perform safely.
• Advances personal and professional growth through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-services, and workshops.
• Exhibits professionalism through accountability for own and delegated actions.
• Integrates cost-effective measures into practice and models effective stewardship of available resources.
• Practices self-care and cultivates resilience in conflict and difficult circumstances.
• Protects the safety and privacy of all persons.
• Understanding and utilization of office and clinical technologies.
• Ability to communicate with patients in a manner they can understand considering their personal preferences.
• Compassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning in illness, suffering, pain, and existence.
• Remains calm, adaptive, and collective during an emergency.
• Applies knowledge and skills associate with advanced wound care to include, but not limited to, negative pressure therapy, compression therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, the utilization of skin substitutes and total contact casting.

Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
May be required to use physical restraints
May be exposed to hazardous substances or body fluids*
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials*
May have periods of constant interruptions
General office environment
* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements
Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.):   34-66%
Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.)    34-66%
Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.)    34-66%
Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.)    34-66%
Stoop/Kneel   1-33%
Crawling    1-33%
Climbing    1-33%
Balance    1-33%
Bending    34-66%
Sitting    34-66%
Walking    34-66%
Standing   34-66%

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
Maneuver weight of patients
Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity - far
Acuity - near
Depth perception
Use of Latex Gloves
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
Gaseous risk exposure

Patient Population
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. 

As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts

• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability

• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

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