Registered Nurse Wound Center Hospital Consult - Weekend

Overview

The Inpatient Wound Consult Registered Nurse (RN) is a specialized professional caregiver responsible for providing comprehensive wound and skin care consultation services for hospitalized patients. The RN utilizes advanced clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice to assess, develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care that promote wound healing, prevent skin breakdown, and improve patient outcomes

Responsibilities

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 wound assessment and develops appropriate treatment and 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 the specific area o practice. 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. Performs comprehensive wound assessment. Develops and implements individualized treatment plans utilizing evidence-based practices. Provides consultation for complex wounds, pressure injuries, surgical wounds, traumatic wounds, and skin integrity concerns. Evaluates wound progression and modifies treatment plans as clinically indicated. Collaborates with physicians, advanced practice providers, bedside nursing staff, rehabilitation services, case management, nutrition services, and other disciplines to optimize patient outcomes. Recommends appropriate dressings, support surfaces, pressure redistribution interventions, and adjunctive therapies. Inputs charges and documentation on all wound care patients into computer system in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Education: College Diploma: Nursing, Work Experience:

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Salary Range

The compensation range for this position is $34.02per hour - $55.36per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.