RN / Registered Nurse - Wound Care Clinic - Full Time - Days
Company: Promedica
Location: Toledo
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description:ProMedica Toledo Hospital is one of the largest
acute-care facilities in the region. Our 794-bed hospital is
staffed by more than 4,800 professional healthcare employees who
serve a 27-county area throughout northwest Ohio and southeast
Michigan. We also have the areas largest board-certified medical
staff, which is made up of more than 1,000 primary care and
specialty physicians. Excellent customer service skills and the
ability to work in a fast-paced environment are a must. In
addition, for 15 consecutive years, residents of Greater Toledo
have named us the Consumer Choice Award winner in our market. In
fact, were the only hospital in northwest Ohio to receive this
honor.RN Description:The Registered Nurse assesses, plans,
implements and evaluates the nursing care provided to a group of
patients. This nurse leads the nursing team members in the care as
directed by the attending physician and in collaboration with other
health care providers in accordance with the philosophy and
policies of ProMedica Acute Care Hospitals. Actively participates
in the creation of an environment that fosters patient, family,
physician and employee satisfaction. Ensures decisions made are
based on patient and family centered care philosophy utilizing
evidenced based practices, and focused on safety, customer
satisfaction, and quality outcomes.Scope of Service:The Registered
Nurse provides nursing care to individuals and groups which require
specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill derived from the
principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social,
spiritual/cultural, and nursing sciences. The Registered Nurse
functions within the full scope of nursing practice as noted by the
Board of Nursing of their designated state for which they are
practicing in addition to compliance with any of the hospitals
accrediting bodies.POSITION SUMMARYUnder general supervision and
according to the established policies and procedures, coordinates
total nursing care for patients, participates in patient and family
teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with
ancillary nursing and other patient care team personnel in
maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the
clinical setting. The Wound Care Registered Nurse provides and
coordinates patient care, collecting patient history and wound
information as needed in the development of the plan of care.
Educates both patients and their caregivers regarding the plan of
care. Functions as case manager and team member as assigned for a
specified group of patients.Job Requirements:Education: Degree from
an accredited nursing program.License: Must possess current
licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of OhioCertification:
Current BCLS certification. Specialty certifications as
required.Physical Demands: Due to continuously changing patient
census/activity and staffing needs, must have the flexibility to
work a varying schedule should the need arise, which may require
working a varying schedule including shift, overtime (greater than
40 worked hours per week) and/or shift durations that exceed the
assigned status for shift length and/or hours per week. Must move
about for extended periods of time and must move, position, and
transfer patients weighing in excess of 100 pounds.Participate in
usage and maintenance of equipment and instruments for safe patient
care. Promote clean and safe physical environment including fire
and safety awareness. Participate in performance improvement
activities of patient care by monitoring and
evaluation.Competencies, Skills, Training & Abilities Complies with
nursing process. Ability to respond effectively and efficiently to
critical situations involving patients, personnel, and visitors in
a professional manner. Performs basic nursing skills competently.
Ability to evaluate own daily practice for errors and pursue
corrective action. Engages in the changing environment and is open
to new ideas. Functions as a dependable team member, assisting when
requested or when the need is obvious. Communicates effectively and
empathetically with all members of the healthcare team including
patients. Responsible for continued professional growth and
development and competency. Navigate and retrieve information from
the computer and healthcare
record.Licensure/Registration/Certification Current State license
as a Registered Nurse. Current CPR training. Specialty
certifications as required. BSN preferred. The RN in Ohio must
complete twenty-four contact hours of continuing education during
his/her licensure period. At least 1 hour of contact hours must be
related to Chapter 4723 of the Ohio nurse practice code and
rules.Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Demonstrates knowledge
and use of standard precautions and PPE. Demonstrates knowledge and
use of safe patient handling equipment.Physical Demands Must be
able to tolerate exposure to dust, fumes, chemicals, temperature
changes, and exposure to blood borne pathogens and bodily fluids.
Must be able to attain all health requirements as identified by the
organization (i.e., PPD, respirator training, vaccines, as
appropriate). Must be able to move about hospital and between
workstations, and prolonged periods of standing. ** Must be able to
frequently move, lift or carry light to heavy patients or
equipment. ** Must be able to lift medium materials, non-material
handling; continuous standing, walking, bending, stooping, and
reaching; frequent pushing, pulling, and squatting.Occasional
sitting, stairs, and kneeling. **The above list of accountabilities
is intended to describe the general nature and level of work
performed by the incumbent; it should not be considered
exhaustive.ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated
healthcare organizational headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. For more
information, please visit
www.promedica.org/about-promedicaQualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including
pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender
expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or
protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status,
genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if
you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in
order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact
employment@promedica.orgEqual Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free
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