AdventHealth
RN Wound Care Inpatient
AdventHealth, Killeen, Texas, United States, 76541
**All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:**
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Benefits from Day One
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Paid Days Off from Day One
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Student Loan Repayment Program
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Career Development
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Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
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Mental Health Resources and Support
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Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)
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Nursing Clinical Ladder Program*
**Our promise to you:**
Joining AdventHealth Central Texas is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth Central Texas is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that
**together**
we are even better.
**Schedule:**
**Full-Time**
**Shift:**
**Days (Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm)**
**Location:**
2201 S. Clear Creek Rd., Killeen, TX 76549
**The community you'll be caring for:**
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Located in the heart of Texas, AdventHealth Central Texas provides care for the citizens of Bell, Coryell and Lampasas counties.
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AdventHealth Central Texas is committed to reinvesting in the community by offering the services, technologies, and facilities to set the standard with the continually changing healthcare industry.
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As a member of our team of more than 1,000 employees you will enjoy competitive salaries, exceptional benefits and opportunities for growth while working in an environment that is centered around our mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ.
**The role you'll contribute:**
The Inpatient Wound Care Nurse shall be responsible for Inpatient Wound Care program oversight, wound/ostomy consultation and management, monitoring of quality indicators and staff education.
This role will participate in the hospital Skin & Wound Committee and serve as a liaison between the Inpatient and Outpatient Wound Care/Hyperbarics programs within the Rollins Brook, Killeen, and Harker Heights facilities. The Wound Care Nurse shall provide mentorship and education to the department nursing personnel.
She/He shall delegate patient care tasks based on the needs of the patient and the knowledge and skills of the individual selected to perform the identified tasks.
**The value you'll bring to the team:**
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The RN collaborates with other staff members.
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Demonstrates critical thinking and independent decision making, utilizing policies and procedures, standards of care and data analysis (e.g., manages crisis prevention and intervention at a unit level).
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Collaborates and communicates with physicians to ensure quality care.
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Develops, utilizes and models effective time management skills.
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Develops and implements inpatient wound care program to include patient care protocols, documentation tools and wound care referral criteria.
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Through training and support, empowers all clinical staff to effectively assess wounds, recommend appropriate protocols, and advocates with physicians.
·
Develops and implements tools to ensure effectiveness of wound care program on ongoing basis, to include chart review and monitoring of quality data.
Participates in quality improvement activities.
Qualifications
**The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed**
**:**
**KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:**
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**Familiarity with PC's and computerized documentation system tools or demonstrated ability to learn.**
**·**
**Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively and effectively with patients, visitors, staff and physicians.**
**·**
**Good organization, delegation and communication skills to facilitate efficient patient care.**
**·**
**Strong demonstrated ability in assessment, analytical decision making and critical thinking.**
**·**
**Leadership ability and coordination skills.**
**Familiarity with a variety of patient care equipment and products.**
**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:**
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Registered Nurse with current Texas license
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
**Category:**
Nursing
**Organization:**
AdventHealth Central Texas
**Schedule:**
Full-time
**Shift:**
1 - Day
**Req ID:**
24038094
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
-
Benefits from Day One
-
Paid Days Off from Day One
-
Student Loan Repayment Program
-
Career Development
-
Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
-
Mental Health Resources and Support
-
Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)
-
Nursing Clinical Ladder Program*
**Our promise to you:**
Joining AdventHealth Central Texas is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth Central Texas is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that
**together**
we are even better.
**Schedule:**
**Full-Time**
**Shift:**
**Days (Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm)**
**Location:**
2201 S. Clear Creek Rd., Killeen, TX 76549
**The community you'll be caring for:**
·
Located in the heart of Texas, AdventHealth Central Texas provides care for the citizens of Bell, Coryell and Lampasas counties.
·
AdventHealth Central Texas is committed to reinvesting in the community by offering the services, technologies, and facilities to set the standard with the continually changing healthcare industry.
·
As a member of our team of more than 1,000 employees you will enjoy competitive salaries, exceptional benefits and opportunities for growth while working in an environment that is centered around our mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ.
**The role you'll contribute:**
The Inpatient Wound Care Nurse shall be responsible for Inpatient Wound Care program oversight, wound/ostomy consultation and management, monitoring of quality indicators and staff education.
This role will participate in the hospital Skin & Wound Committee and serve as a liaison between the Inpatient and Outpatient Wound Care/Hyperbarics programs within the Rollins Brook, Killeen, and Harker Heights facilities. The Wound Care Nurse shall provide mentorship and education to the department nursing personnel.
She/He shall delegate patient care tasks based on the needs of the patient and the knowledge and skills of the individual selected to perform the identified tasks.
**The value you'll bring to the team:**
·
The RN collaborates with other staff members.
·
Demonstrates critical thinking and independent decision making, utilizing policies and procedures, standards of care and data analysis (e.g., manages crisis prevention and intervention at a unit level).
·
Collaborates and communicates with physicians to ensure quality care.
·
Develops, utilizes and models effective time management skills.
·
Develops and implements inpatient wound care program to include patient care protocols, documentation tools and wound care referral criteria.
·
Through training and support, empowers all clinical staff to effectively assess wounds, recommend appropriate protocols, and advocates with physicians.
·
Develops and implements tools to ensure effectiveness of wound care program on ongoing basis, to include chart review and monitoring of quality data.
Participates in quality improvement activities.
Qualifications
**The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed**
**:**
**KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:**
**·**
**Familiarity with PC's and computerized documentation system tools or demonstrated ability to learn.**
**·**
**Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively and effectively with patients, visitors, staff and physicians.**
**·**
**Good organization, delegation and communication skills to facilitate efficient patient care.**
**·**
**Strong demonstrated ability in assessment, analytical decision making and critical thinking.**
**·**
**Leadership ability and coordination skills.**
**Familiarity with a variety of patient care equipment and products.**
**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:**
·
Registered Nurse with current Texas license
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.
**Category:**
Nursing
**Organization:**
AdventHealth Central Texas
**Schedule:**
Full-time
**Shift:**
1 - Day
**Req ID:**
24038094
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.