Registered Nurse, RN - Wound Care

Per Diem

193 Main St.

Nursing

Day Shift

• Position Summary

• Coordinates total nursing care for patients ranging in age from infants to the elderly, as appropriate to discipline. Participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other members of the health care team in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice. Wound care experience desired.

• Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: N/A

• License/Certifications: Active RN license. RQI BLS Certification within first 30 days of employment. Other certifications specific to department policies may be required.

• Experience: N/A

• Knowledge of nursing processes; structure and functions

• Knowledge of chart/medical record documentation and terminology requirements and federal/state laws related to release of health care information

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary for interacting with patients, physicians, supervisors and other staff

• Skill in time management, problem solving, multitasking, prioritizing and medical care coordination

• Ability to calculate and administer drug dosages and injections and measure results

• Ability to respond the changing workload based on patient census and to direct, supervise and evaluate care in order to individualize nursing care provided to patients

• Ability to maintain professional manner even under stressful situations

• Proficient computer skills