Staff - registered nurse (rn) - wound care - $31+ per hour | Bloomington, IL

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  • Location: Normal, IL

in the hospital setting Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion and skilled dialogue, the registered nurse leads efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience. The nurse delivers and coordinates patient-centered wound care to support the successful transition of patients to other healthcare delivery systems or their home communities.

Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base. Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.

Completes initial backssment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs.

Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation. Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies. Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service. Implements procedures and theories related to wound care. Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team. Takes responsibility for patient and

employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.

Ability to perform wound backssment, reassessment, management, and plan of care for all wound care patients per unit standards. Modifies the plan of care based on the wound patient and family needs. Knowledge of the anatomy and physiology and disorders of the dermal and vascular systems. Implements wound care procedures and theories. Inputs charges and enters documentation on all wound care patients into computer system in a timely manner to ensure compliance and integration of information for the use of the healthcare team. Knowledgeable of all the clinical products currently available in organization.

Makes recommendations for products/equipment. Operates all equipment correctly and safely and fulfills all wound care department competencies. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Associate's Degree in Nursing or Diploma (Not HS) in Nursing CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License Illinois upon hire and Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days. OTHER REQUIREMENTS knowledge of wound care processes, practices and products. Carle Health System Job ID #24789. Posted job title: rn - therapy wound care About Carle Health Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a vertically integrated system with nearly 16,500 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses and is recognized as a Great Place To Work.

Carle Bro Menn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital and Carle Health Proctor Hospital hold Magnet designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. Carle Foundation Hospital ranks as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance.

Benefits Employee assistance programs Life insurance Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits Bereavement Health Care FSA Dependent Care FSAFor more details: jobs-search. org/architecture-construction_normal-c429925/job_i1970549576

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