Wound Care RN
Wound Care RN
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Work Shift:
Days (United States of America)Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Unboarded Graduate has graduated from an accredited nursing program but has not passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). Functioning as a member of the Care Delivery Team the Unboarded RN Graduate works under the direction of a Clinical Nurse to provide direct quality nursing care for patients and performs duties as assigned. The Unboarded RN Graduate must progress to the Registered Nurse (RN) New to Practice as applicable in accordance with the State Board of Nursing licensing requirements within 90 days of hire. If licensure requirement is not met due to not passing NCLEX license must be obtained within 60 days of NCLEX fail date.
Essential Job Functions
Performs nursing/medical treatments and diagnostic tests and procedures according to policy/procedure with guidance and supervision from a Registered Nurse which may include but not limited to:
Takes and records vital signs pulse oximetry and weights.
Collects labels and sends specimens to lab.
Observes measures and records intake of P.O. fluids and tube feedings and output of urine drainage vomitus stools suction canisters and chest tubes.
If trained and deemed competent inserts and discontinues intermittent and continuous urinary catheters and performs peripheral phlebotomy.
Performs Point of Care Blood Glucose testing oral suctioning chest PT turn/cough/deep breathing sterile and nonsterile dressing changes and wound care and 12 lead ECGs.
Applies elastic bandages splints and antiembolitic stockings.
Independently transports stable patients to testing areas.
Observes patients and keeps responsible licensed staff informed of general condition and/or change in their status. Appropriately documents treatments data and care provided in the patients electronic health record.
Assists patients personal hygiene activities such as bathing dressing hair care oral hygiene back and skin care perineal care and indwelling urinary care.
Feeds patients on oral and tube feedings.
Prepares stocks and maintains patient room/bedside with appropriate equipment and supplies for patient admission transfer and/or discharge.
Sets up tube feedings pressure and IV lines under guidance and supervision of Clinical Nurse/preceptor.
Sets up and assists in maintaining equipment including but not limited to oxygen suction bedside monitors transport equipment.
Identifies issues related to supplies equipment and environmental safety and communicates findings following the departments chain of command.
Collaborates with supervisor to identify own learning needs and set goals and uses available resources to meet these needs/goals.
Participates in clinical inservices and utilized information to enhance patient care activities and work behaviors; participates in unitbased continuous improvement activities.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other jobrelated duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.
Working Conditions
*Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
*May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
*May be required to use physical restraints
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold hot dust wind etc.
*May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
*May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids
*May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials
*May have periods of constant interruptions
General office environment
Required to car travel to offsite locations occasionally in adverse weather conditions
Longdistance or air travel as needed not to exceed 10% travel
Prolonged periods of working alone
Other:
Physical Requirements
Lifting/Carrying (050 lbs.) 3466%
Lifting/Carrying (50100 lbs.) 3466%
Push/Pull (050 lbs.) 3466%
Push/Pull (50100 lbs.) 3466%
Stoop/Kneel 3466%
Crawling 0%
Climbing 133%
Balance 133%
Bending 3466%
Sitting 3466%
Walking 3466%
Standing 67100%
Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
*Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
*Perform shift work
*Maneuver weight of patients
*Hear alarms/telephone/audio recorder
*Reach above shoulder
*Repetitive arm/hand movements
*Finger Dexterity
*Color Vision
*Acuity far
*Acuity near
*Depth perception
*Use of latex products
*Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
*Exposure to moving mechanical parts
*Exposure to dust/fumes
*Exposure to potential electrical shock
*Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
*Exposure to high pitched noises
*Gaseous risk exposure
Other:
Patient Population
*Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
*Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
*Neonates (04 weeks)
*Infant (112 months)
*Pediatrics (112 years)
*Adolescents (1317 years)
*Adults (1864 years)
*Geriatrics (65 years and older)
Not applicable to this position
MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
- Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department:
OP Wound Mercy MemorialIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
Employment Type
Full-Time
