What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wound Care RN Per Diem Days position at Kindred Hospital Las Vegas - Flamingo?
Wound Care RN Per Diem Days
Las Vegas, Nevada Facility Kindred Hospital Las Vegas - Flamingo
Req ID 531566 Post Date 01 / 03 / 2025
Description
Pay Range : $41.00 / $51.00
Previous FT WOCN experience or certification needed
Job Summary
Implements policies and procedures, along with standards of care and practice related to patient care needs involving various types of wounds. Provides direct patient care and assistance to staff nurses and acts as consultative service regarding wound care to clinical staff. Performs wound care functions under the oversight of a Wound Care Coordinator.
Essential Functions
- Provides care for patients whose primary needs involve wounds.
- Evaluates all wounds upon admission and ongoing to determine treatment plan and provide early problem identification.
- Reviews initial treatment plan with the supervising Registered Nurse.
- Reports to the supervising Registered Nurse any change of wound status.
- Consults with National Wound Care Consultant and Wound Care Coordinators.
- Assists in planning patient's care.
- Evaluates products and cost effectiveness for use in hospital and makes recommendation.
- Reviews and participates in developing discharge plans.
- Educates staff on products available for use in hospital.
- Evaluates culture results and conferences with physicians on Plan of Care.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities / Expectations
Qualifications
Education
Licenses / Certification
Experience
Salary : $41 - $51
