Trinity Health·Wilmington, Delaware
The nurse is responsible for evaluating and managing complex wounds for both in-patients and out-patients through detailed physical exams and clinical pathways. Additionally, they provide education to patients, families, and other nursing staff on skin integrity and wound prevention.
Employment type: Part time
Saint Francis Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the team!
Part-time, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday - 8am-4pm
The responsibilities of the wound care nurse involve conducting and documenting detailed physical exams, evaluating and managing patients with wounds and extensive case management.
Some of the case management functions include but are not limited to assessing and providing for wound care needs post discharge, collaborating with providers and other medical personnel and ordering equipment/supplies.
This position involves working with the wound care team including physicians, physical therapists and other nurses.
The nurse will be involved with educating patients and families about chronic wounds and maintaining appropriate follow up care.
This nurse will be responsible for managing in-patients as well as out-patients with complex wounds, treating patients through clinical pathways, following standards of care and advanced clinical practice.
This position is responsible for educating and supporting in-patient nurses on maintenance of skin integrity, prevention and treatment of skin breakdown and wounds.
Adheres to hospital nursing practice standards, demonstrates appropriate history and physical assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
Implements appropriate Nursing actions to each patient that is identified.
Thorough History and Physical’s will be done on every patient in the wound center.
Makes decisions that reflect both knowledge of facts and sound judgment.
Discusses with and includes patient and/or family significant other about planned patient care and expected outcomes and documents it.
Identifies and appropriately utilizes multidisciplinary approach to facilitate delivery of patient care.
Evaluates the patient’s/significant other’s understanding of instructions.
Gives written instructions and materials to patients and families.
Reviews preventative health measures to patient and family. Documents understanding of instructions.
Completes all charts/forms accurately and timely.
Receives and gives a knowledgeable and concise patient report to others, as necessary to demonstrate awareness of patient’s overall condition.
Initiates Clinical Pathways/Plan of Care on appropriate patient population at patients first visit.
Updates and initiates Care Plans and Pathways as changes in patient’s needs are assessed.
For more than 90 years, Saint Francis Hospital has served the Wilmington community and Northern New Castle County by providing compassionate health care of the highest quality. Founded by the Sisters of Saint Francis of Philadelphia in 1924, Saint Francis heeds a particular call to serve those in need. Our ministry is to serve all who require expert medical care regardless of religion, race, color, creed or economic status.
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Candidates must be a Registered Nurse licensed in Delaware with at least an ASN and 3 years of clinical experience. Wound Care certification is preferred or must be obtained within six months of hire.
Market context
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