What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse Wound Care position at Northshore Home Health Care?
Role Overview
Position: Wound Care Nurse (PRN)
This role involves providing expert wound care, implementing and adjusting individualized care plans, and assessing patient conditions to ensure optimal healing. The nurse acts as a primary liaison across disciplines for seamless patient outcomes and accurately carries out physician and nursing orders. Responsibilities include direct patient care, clinical monitoring, and care coordination to promote recovery and improve patient experiences.
Qualifications
Position: Wound Care Nurse (PRN)
This role involves providing expert wound care, implementing and adjusting individualized care plans, and assessing patient conditions to ensure optimal healing. The nurse acts as a primary liaison across disciplines for seamless patient outcomes and accurately carries out physician and nursing orders. Responsibilities include direct patient care, clinical monitoring, and care coordination to promote recovery and improve patient experiences.
Qualifications
- Current RN licensure, preferably from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or a multi-state license.
- BLS certification obtained within 30 days of hire, from AHA or Red Cross.
- Diploma from an accredited nursing program or equivalent professional licensure.
- Delivering expert wound care following organizational policies.
- Monitoring and communicating patient condition changes.
- Managing care plans and coordinating with healthcare teams.
- Accurately executing physician and nurse orders.