Wound Care RN

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Unboarded Graduate has graduated from an accredited nursing program but has not passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). Functioning as a member of the Care Delivery Team, the Unboarded RN Graduate works under the direction of a Clinical Nurse to provide direct , quality nursing care for patients and performs duties as assigned. The Unboarded RN Graduate must progress to the Registered Nurse (RN) New to Practice as applicable in accordance with the State Board of Nursing licensing requirements within 90 days of hire. If licensure requirement is not met due to not passing NCLEX, license must be obtained within 60 days of NCLEX fail date.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
Essential Job Functions
Performs nursing/medical treatments and diagnostic tests and procedures according to policy/procedure with guidance and supervision from a Registered Nurse which may include, but not limited to:
• Takes and records vital signs, pulse oximetry, and weights.
• Collects, labels, and sends specimens to lab.
• Observes, measures, and records intake of P.O. fluids and tube feedings and output of urine, drainage, vomitus, stools, suction canisters, and chest tubes.
• If trained and deemed competent, inserts and discontinues intermittent and continuous urinary catheters and performs peripheral phlebotomy.
• Performs Point of Care Blood Glucose testing, oral suctioning, chest PT, turn/cough/deep breathing, sterile and non-sterile dressing changes and wound care, and 12 lead ECGs.
• Applies elastic bandages, splints, and anti-embolitic stockings.
• Independently transports stable patients to testing areas.
• Observes patients and keeps responsible licensed staff informed of general condition and/or change in their status.  Appropriately documents treatments, data, and care provided in the patient’s electronic health record.
• Assists patients’ personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, hair care, oral hygiene, back and skin care, perineal care, and indwelling urinary care.
• Feeds patients on oral and tube feedings.
• Prepares, stocks, and maintains patient room/bedside with appropriate equipment and supplies for patient admission, transfer, and/or discharge.
• Sets up tube feedings, pressure, and IV lines under guidance and supervision of Clinical Nurse/preceptor.
• Sets up and assists in maintaining equipment including but not limited to oxygen, suction, bedside monitors, transport equipment.
• Identifies issues related to supplies, equipment, and environmental safety and communicates findings following the department’s chain of command.
• Collaborates with supervisor to identify own learning needs and set goals and uses available resources to meet these needs/goals.
• Participates in clinical in-services and utilized information to enhance patient care activities and work behaviors; participates in unit-based continuous improvement activities.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.        

Working Conditions

*Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
*May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
*May be required to use physical restraints
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
*May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
*May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids
*May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials
*May have periods of constant interruptions
General office environment
Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions
Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel
Prolonged periods of working alone
Other:  

Physical Requirements

Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.)   34-66%
Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.)    34-66%
Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.)    34-66%
Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.)    34-66%
Stoop/Kneel   34-66%
Crawling    0%
Climbing    1-33%
Balance