Wound Care Registered Nurse PRN at St. David's North Austin Medical Center
Company: Confidential
Location: Round Rock
Posted on: May 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Description
Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for
being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At St. David's
North Austin Medical Center our nurses set us apart from any other
healthcare provider. We are seeking a(an) Wound Care Registered
Nurse to join our healthcare family.
Benefits
We are committed to providing benefits that matter to nurses. At
St. David's North Austin Medical Center, our benefits package
offers eligible colleagues an attractive package that includes
medical, wellbeing, dental and vision benefits along with some
unique benefits including:
At St. David's North Austin Medical Center, our nurses play a vital
part. We know that every nurses path and purpose is unique. Do you
want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA
Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible
for nurses to create the career path that fits their life for life
and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our
Wound Care Registered Nurse opportunity.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The St. Davids HealthCare Registered Nurse (SDHRN) fulfills an
important role as a central patient care provider responsible for
the coordination and delivery of patient centered nursing care. As
a full partner of the healthcare team, the SDHRN collaborates with
all other healthcare disciplines to achieve successful execution of
the patients plan-of-care. The SDHRN utilizes physical assessment
skills and advanced diagnostic technology to aid in the assessment
of the patients nursing care needs. Data collected is analyzed,
synthesized and disseminated to other healthcare providers. The
SDHRN continues to monitor and assess the patients physical
condition, emotional and social needs, continually refining the
plan-of-care to ensure achievement of the desired goals of the
patient and facility outcomes.
Participates in providing patient specific care standards as
directed, and follows service excellence standards to ensure high
levels of patient satisfaction.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reviews patient's history prior to beginning physical assessment
and incorporates findings into the exam.
Performs physical patient assessments/reassessments on a regular
basis in accordance department standards. Pertinent data is
collected using appropriate assessment techniques.
Incorporates available technology to aid in physical
assessment.
Prioritizes data collection by assessing the patients immediate
condition or needs.
Is able to discern critical findings and timely communicates
changes in the patients condition to the appropriate patient care
providers.
Data collection is inclusive of the patient, significant others and
health care providers when appropriate.
The data collection process is systematic and ongoing.
Considers the developmental goals for infant, toddler, preschool,
school age, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients during the
assessment of patients.
Assesses patient/family learning needs, including any tasks that
the patient can or cannot accomplish as related to his or her
current health problem. Consideration of age, cultural values,
religious beliefs, emotional barriers, desire and motivation to
learn, physical and/or cognitive limitation, and language barriers,
as indicated.
Assesses for signs of abuse and neglect. Documents findings and
reports as appropriate when required.
Develops patient centered nursing diagnoses.
Nursing diagnoses are derived from the assessment data.
Assists in the completion of diagnostic testing as ordered by the
medical team and other health care providers.
In collaboration with interdisciplinary members of the team,
formulates a plan of care including expected outcomes for each
patient based on diagnoses derived from patient assessments.
Prescribes appropriate nursing care to meet the goals, as well as
the physical, psychological, psychosocial, emotional, and social
needs of the patient.
Applies knowledge of the principles of growth and development over
the life span to identify patient and family requirements relative
to age-specific needs
Demonstrates the ability to organize and set priorities.
The plan is individualized to the patients condition, age or
needs.
The plan incorporates the discharge planning process at time of
development.
The plan is developed with the patient, significant others, and
health care providers, when appropriate.
The plan reflects current nursing practice.
The plan is documented.
The plan provides for continuity of care.
The plan is appropriate to the patients age, developmental age,
educational needs, and family/guardian expectations as related to
the diagnosis.
Coordinates and participates in providing direct patient care.
Performs skills proficiently and in accordance with the standards
of nursing care.
Utilizes all equipment in the unit appropriate to patient with
maximum efficiency and effectiveness based on knowledge and
education.
Interventions are implemented in a safe and appropriate manner and
documented.
Performs nursing care in an organized and systematic
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