Registered Nurse (RN) Wound Care PRN

• Starr Regional Medical Center (Outpatient Wound Care Clinic) Registered Nurse (RN), Wound Care Job Type: Per Diem | PRN, Days-Monday-Friday Your experience matters Starr Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast.
• We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.
• As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®.
• Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
• More about our team We have a great culture here.
• Most employees that work here at STARR have been here for many years.
• The Wound Care Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for treating patients with acute or chronic wounds.
• The RN provides expert wound care and management, collaborates with physicians and other care team members to prevent disease, promote healing, and ensure the highest standards of wound care are maintained.
• How you'll contribute A Wound Care RN who excels in this role: Perform patient care within the scope of practice as an RN, keeping complete and accurate patient records related to assessment, treatments, and documentation of care in a timely manner.
• Assist in the coordination of wound care patients.
• Assist in the day-to-day operation of the wound care program.
• Follow the plan of care in collaboration with the patient care team.
• Utilize patient teaching to provide information to the patient/family.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Coordinator, physician, and other caregivers to provide effective patient care.
• Evaluate patients continued learning needs and provide feedback to the clinical coordinator.
• Administer medication and treatments according to physician order and policies.
• Document care in the EHR in a timely manner Maintain competencies, continuing education, and certifications appropriate to the position.
• Participate in quality assurance programs as requested by the Clinical Manager and/or Director.
• Demonstrates flexibility and resilience in response to change Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Certifications

• Basic Life
• Support (BLS)
• Certification is required at the time of hire
• Licenses: Current RN to practice in the state of TN EEOC Statement "Starr Reginal Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Starr Regional Medical Center and Starr Regional Health and Rehab are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment." Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

• Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier.
• Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities.
• We believe that success is achieved through talented people.
• We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
• We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
• We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.