Clinical Nurse - Wound & Ostomy
Vetted Solutions · St Louis, MO · 5 days ago
HealthcareFull-time
Role Overview
Provides direct patient care including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within established nursing standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment home care, and medication administration.
- Participates in activities to ensure patient safety, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance, along with ongoing professional development.
- Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans with clear goals, collaborating with the interprofessional team, patients, and families.
- Uses critical nursing skills to assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences, cultural, spiritual, and emotional factors.
- Maintains safety awareness as a safety-sensitive position, requiring alertness and safe work practices.
Qualifications
- Minimum education: Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing.
- Licensure: Current RN license required.
- Experience: No prior experience necessary; preferred candidates possess a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and at least 2 years of experience.
Skills & Attributes
- Strong clinical assessment and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team.
- Commitment to patient safety and quality care.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401K with match.
- Tuition assistance.
- Sign-on bonuses.
Pay & Schedule
- Opportunities for career advancement through a structured Nurse Career Ladder, with associated pay increases.
- Rotating shifts, including some holiday and weekend work.