Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center is Hiring a Wound Care Registered Nurse - Wound Care Near La Junta, CO
We are pleased that you are exploring employment opportunities with Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center (AVRMC). AVRMC is located in La Junta, Colorado, just east of the Rocky Mountains. We provide a range of services and serve the Southeastern Region. We are looking for compassionate, ambitious, and talented professionals to join our team. We hope that you will join our mission to provide extraordinary care. Applicants may apply online through our website: www.avrmc.org. All applications may also be emailed to hr@avrmc.org. Thank you for your interest in AVRMC! Job Summary:
Performs skills (wound care) accordingly and without unnecessary harm/pain to the patient.
Assesses patient condition, initiates plan of care, re-evaluates and updates as
necessary.
Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain
management techniques.
Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors.
Obtains all necessary physician orders and collaborates with the physician as the
patient dictate.
Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patients age, pediatric through geriatric.
Communicates patient’s data and observations verbally and through documentation.
Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of patient and patients' clinical status.
Teaches, supervises and counsels the patient and family members regarding nursing care needs.
Follows-up with obtaining lab results and notifies the physician of any changes.
Demonstrates appropriate universal precautions and infection control measures.
Skill/Education Requirements:
Current Colorado Registered Nurse license.
Current BLS certification.
Certified in Wound Care and/or eligible for certification.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package in a progressive environment. BENEFITS
Medical, dental and vision benefits
Life Insurance and short-term disability benefits
FAMLI
Identity Theft benefits
Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Employee Assistant Program through Cigna, New York Life and Principal
- 401K retirement plan options (immediately available), -
Employer-matching after 90 days of employment.
Rewards and Recognitions
Employee wellness programs
Annual salary increase opportunity
Cafeteria meal discount
Generous paid time off
Shift differentials
All applicants must visit our website at www.avrmc.org for an application and more information. Additional Information Position Type : Pool/PRN/Per Diem Shift : Day Hourly Wage: $38.50 - $48.50 per/hour Ref Code: 020126.002Contact Information Human Resources 1100 Carson Ave La Junta, CO 81050 Email: hr@avrmc.org Phone: 719-383-6060 Fax: 719-383-6062 Registered Nurse RN, Wound Care