RN - Wound Care
Company: Sovah Health - Danville
Location: Danville
Posted on: September 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse - Days
Wound Care
Position Summary:
Provide education to patients, and families on the disease process,
treatment, diagnostic testing and patient responsibilities
involving treatment.
Perform initial assessment and reassessments with appropriate
documentation. Notify MD of any abnormal findings.
Obtain laboratory samples per policy. (Example: wound
cultures).
Assess wounds and apply ordered dressings per policy. (Example: Una
Boots, Combiderm, Aquacel, etc).
Document all treatments on appropriate forms/computer.
Coordinate patient schedule to provide optimal care in a productive
timeframe.
Promotes a positive image throughout the organization and community
by providing cooperative and courteous service to all customers,
patients, families, visitors, physicians and associates.
Interpret lab data and notify MD, pharmacy or other departments for
any needed changes in treatment modality
Complete department charges, supply charges and revisit data
accurately and promptly to ensure compliance.
Participates in quality improvement activities.
Coordinate and assist with in-patient wound care as needed.
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are
appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. SOVAH Health
- Danville is a 250 bed hospital with the region's only designated
Chest Pain Center & Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center. We
are an academic teaching site for residents, medical students,
nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and physician
assistants.
Where We Are:
From our beautiful rolling countryside to our thriving downtown,
Danville offers big city amenities with quaint, small town charm.
We are home to a thriving arts and entertainment scene, numerous
local restaurants and shops, diverse educational institutions, and
vast recreational opportunities.
Why Choose Us:
Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time
employees
Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for
full-time employees
Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial
wellness assistance
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
Professional development, Growth opportunities, and Mentor-based
training
And much more
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the
ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a
stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association is
required.
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse from the Virginia State
Board of Nursing or compact state.
2 years recent experience with Medical/surgical patients. Wound
Care experience preferred.
EEOC Statement:
SOVAH Health - Danville is committed to providing Equal Employment
Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with
all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee
or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age,
religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender
identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis
protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking
for diversity in candidates for employment:
Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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