About this role
Summary Job Description: Registered Nurse - Wound Care
PRN; Shift Varies
The Registered Nurse has the responsibility and accountability for direct comprehensive nursing care for the patient from admission to discharge.
• Planning, assessing, intervening, and evaluating the care of patient with an outcome focused approach from the initial assessment of patient, routine on-going assessment, implemented interventions as indicated, until and through the discharge of the patient, involving the patient, family, provider, and other members of the care team.
• Reviews and documents care provided, outcomes of care, and evaluations of care.
• Follows the professional standards of care.
• Applies evidence, professional standards, and best practice to bedside caregiving through critical thinking, experiential evidence, and evidence-based practices.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize care based on changing assessment and needs of patients.
• Having ongoing communication with physicians and other departments in the hospital.
Requirements:
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) degree from an accredited institution.
• Current unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Kentucky required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
• Must obtain Crisis Prevention within 6 months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Recent experience in specialty preferred.
• Wound Care Certification preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited institution.
If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!
Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.