What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Wound Care Nurse - Home Health - Registered Nurse position at BrightStar Care Woodlands Texas?
RN WOUND CARE NURSE NEEDED FOR WOODLANDS/N. HOUSTON AND SURROUNDING AREAS
Are you a talented and compassionate Registered Nurse looking for a job where you can truly make a difference in people's lives? Do you want to work for a home care agency that genuinely cares about you?
This is where you can shine!
At BrightStar Care of Woodlands/N. Houston, we are proud to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion as an RN Wound Care Nurse on a flexible schedule with the recognition and benefits you deserve! Come work for us and see how BrightStar Care employees uphold A Higher Standard.
We will equip you with the highest level of training, along with necessary personal protective equipment so that you can feel confident and safe when you care for your clients. We are reinforcing our commitment to providing the highest quality of safety and care for clients and employees.
We strongly live our value of a work-life balance by providing our employees with the following:
- We offer flexible work schedules on a variety of assignments, procedures, and treatments
- Day, evening, and weekend opportunities
- Weekly pay with direct deposit
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance available to employees averaging 30 hrs/week
- IRA Retirement Plan
- Employee referral bonus
- Career advancement opportunities
- Easy clock in and out for work on any mobile device and electronic charting
- Free in-service trainings and continuing education
Responsibilities:
Provide professional nursing care to wound, skin, and ostomy patients. Assesses the patient's skin condition and wound care needs upon admission and weekly; sets goals; recommends appropriate nursing actions to meet those goals. Keep other licensed clinical professionals informed on items related to wound care, ostomies, and incontinence. Monitor and track changes in the client/patient's conditions and needs, and keeps the Director of Nursing and any other appropriate personnel informed.
Requirements:
- Current unrestricted Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Current CPR/BLS Certification (in-person only)
- Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray within past year
- Minimum one (1) year of documented experience required in a home health agency, primary care clinic or health facility, preferred.
- WOCN preferred
- Current and valid Texas Driver's License
- Current and valid automobile insurance
- Must be able to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push and pull. Varied assistance is required depending on the mobility of the client. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.