at NorthShore University Health System in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
As an experienced practitioner, the Staff Nurse Level II is accountable for providing high quality, individualized, goal directed care for all levels of patients and their families in accordance with the philosophy of the Division of Nursing.
Outpatient Clinic:
In the Outpatient Clinic, the Wound Care Registered Nurse provides direct care for Wound Care Center patients under the direction of the Clinical Manager. Working autonomously, and in a team-environment, the RN accepts responsibility and accountability for assigned patients, as a case manager, to plan, implement and evaluate the care for patients.
Inpatient Care:
In the inpatient setting, the Wound Care Registered Nurse provides direct care for Wound Care Center patients under the direction of the Wound Care Advanced Practice Nurse. Working in conjunction with the APN, the RN accepts responsibility and accountability for assigned patients, assesses patients appropriately, initiates wound avoidance therapies and implements wound therapies. The RN acts as a resource to the unit-based nurses in the area of advanced wound treatment.On call duties shared among RN and APN staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions
Demonstrates a commitment to the mission of Swedish Hospital, exhibits a service orientation and adheres to all responsibilities and standards of the hospital.
Utilizes the nursing process to assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate the delivery of nursing care to patients and their families. Maintains competency reflective of current standards practice. Interacts and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues. Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of nursing practice. Integrates evidence-based practice and research findings into nursing practice. Recognizes and adjusts to situations that vary from the norm. Promotes safety measures to prevent patient and staff injuries. Guides and supervises staff in the provision of patient care. Enhances own professional growth and development. Maintains a safe therapeutic working environment and recognizes need for action in emergency situations. Documentation is thoroughly and timely completed
Outpatient
Provides case management for a group of patients under the supervision of the clinical manager. Works in a team environment, along with other RNs, LPNs, Nursing Assistants and physicians Assesses new patients and monitors and documents wound healing progress Initiates therapies such as wound wrapping Assists the Wound Care physician in documentation, assessment, taking photos of wounds Demonstrates clinical competence in procedural skills, treatments and patient/caregiver education.
Inpatient
Routinely conducts Skin Assessment, correctly identifying problems, and differentiates causes of wounds, for example, differentiating a fungal rash from incontinent dermatitis Identifies high-risk patient by accessing the Braden Score Focuses attention on at-risk patients - i.e. those with low Braden scores < 15 Implements wound care therapies such as creams, devices, dressings, immobilization devices, etc. Ensures that hospital skin care policies and procedures are followed Educates the nurses and the nurse's aides concerning prevention of pressure ulcers and incontinent dermatitis Documents wound care status onto the Meditech system, such as Pressure Ulcer Prevention (PUP) compliance Educates others regarding prevention practices, and ensures that correct barrier creams, appropriate bed covering and proper heel-lift boots are utilized Evaluate need for bowel management systems Ensure proper placement of tubes and devices which could cause pressure ulcers
PATIENT CARE/AGE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Staff Nurses working in specialty areas possess a knowledge of procedures specific to that patient population including age specific needs. Level II nurses are encouraged and supported to obtain specialty certification.
QUALIFICATIONS/BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
Registered Nurse with current state license in good standing Two years' prior experience in an acute care setting
Demonstrates mastery of nursing skills.
Communicates effectively and is able to guide and supervise nursing personnel.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
Current Illinois Nursing licensure
American Heart Association CPR Certification
Wound Care Certification is preferred or direct, relevant clinical experience required. Wound Care Board Certification required within first year of employment
ACLS, PALS, NRP may be required within six months depending on the unit requirements
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
Committee membership and participation
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACTS
Patients and their families and significant others, Division of Nursing... For full info follow application link.
EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
