RN PRN - Wound Care at Idaho Falls

Job Description

Job: Nursing - Professional

Responsibilities include direct nursing intervention provided to a variety of age populations and diagnostic categories, based on the physician developed treatment plan and established priorities, for wound care issues including, but not limited to: Identifying potential cause(s) of delayed wound healing; such as vascular disease, infection, diabetes, or other metabolic disorders, immunosuppression, unrelieved pressure, radiation injury, tobacco use, patient non-compliance and malnutrition; Modifying treatment as directed by the physician as the wound progresses through the stages of healing; and provision of specialized wound care - debridement (sharp, autolytic, enzymatic and mechanical (pulsed lavage, whirlpool, wet to dry dressings, high pressure water); Edema management, application of antimicrobial agents, application and management of wound vac, application and removal of dressings of all kinds; A working understanding of wound care terminology, fitting and measuring for compression stockings/garments both pre-made and custom, practical understanding and adherence to universal precautions/infection control, able to order needed supplies to carry out patient care (order vac supplies, etc), able to input orders such as for processing of a wound culture, able to properly obtain correct pharmaceutical agents/solutions per physician order, completely and accurately fill out wound care documentation forms, both written and on Meditech; proper handling, processing and management of instruments including tweezers, scissors, scalpels, and other instruments as patient care requires.

Job Requirements

This position requires a Bachelors degree in nursing or related field, and current State of Idaho Professional Nurse Licensure. Successful completion of the certification requirements for wound, ostomy, continence nursing or Certified Wound Specialist is preferred within 5 years of hire. A minimum of three years experience in acute care setting and previous teaching experience is preferred. Current CPR for Healthcare Providers is required. Must have current drivers license. Must possess excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills. Initiative, creativity, and flexibility are essential. Must demonstrate a high degree of professionalism at all times.
Country: USA, State: Idaho, City: Idaho Falls, Company: MountainStar Healthcare.