PRN Registered Nurse Inpatient Wound Care

Job Description:

Shift Varies

Serve as the clinical resource and consultant for acute and rehabilitative for patients with selected disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems, such as draining wounds/fistulas, dermal wounds, ostomies, and incontinence. Collaborates and consults with physicians, clinical staff, patients, and families to assist in developing and implementing the wound ostomy continence plan of care. Serves as a resource to staff for patient care needs. Assists in education of patients and families. Participates in staff development. Collaborates and consults with other disciplines, peers, patients, and families. Participates in clinical research and evidence-based practice as it relates to wound Ostomy continence patient care. The KY Nurse Practice Act and established Baptist Health policies, procedures, and standards of practice, determine the nurse's scope of practice.

REQUIREMENTS:

* Current Kentucky unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse required.

* BSN required with 5 years recent clinical nursing experience, or higher.

* Wound and Ostomy Care Certification preferred; required within 2 years of hire.

* Excellent clinical, organizational, customer service and critical thinking skills required.

* BLS preferred upon hire, required within 90 days of hire.

* Flexibility in work schedule, shift hours and job duties are required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Recent experience in specialty preferred.

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.