Registered Nurse - Wound Care

Description

Saint Francis Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the team!

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day Shift

Responsibilities

• Conducts and documents detailed physical exams
• Evaluates and manages patients with wounds
• Collaborates with providers and other medical personnel
• Assesses and provides for wound care needs post discharge
• Orders equipment/supplies
• Works with the wound care team including physicians, physical therapists and other nurses
• Edits patients/families about chronic wounds
• Maintains appropriate follow up care
• Manages in-patients as well as out-patients with complex wounds
• Treats patients through clinical pathways
• Fulfills standards of care and advanced clinical practice
• Supports in-patient nurses on maintenance of skin integrity
• Prevents and treats skin breakdown and wounds
• Adheres to hospital nursing practice standards
• Demonstrates appropriate history and physical assessment
• Plans, implements and evaluates patient care
• Implements appropriate Nursing actions to each patient
• Does thorough History and Physical’s on every patient in the wound center
• Makes decisions that reflect both knowledge of facts and sound judgment
• Discusses with and includes patient and/or family significant other about planned patient care and expected outcomes and documents it
• Identifies and appropriately utilizes multidisciplinary approach to facilitate delivery of patient care
• Evaluates the patient’s/significant other’s understanding of instructions
• Gives written instructions and materials to patients and families
• Reviews preventative health measures to patient and family
• Documents understanding of instructions
• Completes all charts/forms accurately and timely
• Receives and gives a knowledgeable and concise patient report to others, as necessary to demonstrate awareness of patient’s overall condition
• Initiates Clinical Pathways/Plan of Care on appropriate patient population at patients first visit
• Updates and initiates Care Plans and Pathways as changes in patient’s needs are assessed

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Delaware required.
• ASN required, BSN preferred, from an accredited school of nursing.
• At least 3 years' of clinical experience required, preferably in Wound Care.
• Wound Care certification preferred; will consider those with experience and able to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.

About Us

For more than 90 years, Saint Francis Hospital has served the Wilmington community and Northern New Castle County by providing compassionate health care of the highest quality. Founded by the Sisters of Saint Francis of Philadelphia in 1924, Saint Francis heeds a particular call to serve those in need. Our ministry is to serve all who require expert medical care regardless of religion, race, color, creed or economic status. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.