**Job Title:** Registered Nurse
**Job Specialty:** Wound Care
**Job Duration:** Temporary
**Shift:** Weekday Day Shifts
**Guaranteed Hours:** 32
**Experience:** Not specified
**License:** Current, unencumbered Utah or compact state RN license
**Certifications:** Current BLS and ACLS certifications (or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire), Current Wound Care Certification (or ability to obtain within 2 years of hire)
**Must-Have:** Wound Care Certification
**Job Description:**
- Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established scope and standards of practice, and with the organization's policies, procedures, protocols, values, and mission.
- Conduct thorough assessments of patients' wounds, including evaluating wound size, depth, type, and tissue viability.
- Utilize specialized tools and techniques to accurately document wound characteristics and track healing progress.
- Develop individualized wound care plans based on assessment findings, patient history, and medical orders.
- Select appropriate wound dressings, therapies, and interventions to optimize healing outcomes while considering patient comfort and safety.
- Assess and manage patients' pain related to wound care procedures and underlying conditions.
- Administer prescribed analgesics and implement non-pharmacological pain relief strategies to enhance patient comfort and compliance.
- Educate patients and caregivers on wound care techniques, dressing changes, signs of infection, and self-care measures to promote optimal healing and prevent recurrence.
- Provide written instructions and resources for continued wound management at home.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, including physicians, surgeons, wound care specialists, physical therapists, and dietitians, to coordinate comprehensive care plans and address patient needs holistically.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and colleagues to ensure continuity of care and adherence to treatment goals.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of wound assessments, interventions, patient responses, and progress notes in electronic medical records (EMR).
- Report significant changes in patients' condition or response to treatment to the healthcare team promptly.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to wound care practices, protocols, and outcomes.
- Stay abreast of current research, guidelines, and best practices in wound management to enhance clinical practice and improve patient outcomes.
- Serve as a clinical resource for the nursing staff to assist with education and guidance.
- Occasionally precept student nurses and new hires.
- Float between wound care and oncology/infusion departments as needed.
**Why Join Our Team?**
- We offer a wide range of benefits, including medical insurance, mental health coverage for the entire family, retirement plans, paid time off, professional growth opportunities, and a collaborative and supportive workplace.
- Enjoy the flexibility to balance work with personal passions in a unique and vibrant community.
- Work in a spectacular location renowned for year-round recreational activities and natural beauty.
**Additional Information:**
- Position requires handling emergencies with calm professionalism and emotional maturity.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Flexibility and willingness to accept other duties as assigned.
- Maintain punctuality and reliability with work schedule.
- Will require coverage during recognized holidays.
- Must complete a pre-employment drug test and background check.
This position offers a supportive work environment with a focus on both patient care and employee satisfaction. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunity for all candidates.