WOUND CARE NURSE - LOCAL TRAVEL
Company: MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc
Location: Pflugerville
Posted on: September 26, 2024
Job Description:
Position Title: Wound Care Nurse - Local Travel
Location: Austin, TX
Employment Type: Local Travel/PRN
Position Overview:
MLee Healthcare has partnered with a state recognized home
healthcare provider who is rapidly expanding their Austin market.
We are looking to establish a team of motivated, and qualified
nurses to respond within 24 to 48 hours of a patient referral. The
RN will be responsible for providing high-quality nursing care to
patients in their homes. The role includes patient admission,
assessment, care planning, and ongoing follow-up visits to ensure
optimal patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Patient Admission and Assessment:
- Conduct initial patient assessments and health
evaluations.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans based on
patient needs.
- Educate patients and families about care plans and health
management.
- Care Coordination:
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare team members to
ensure continuity of care.
- Coordinate and communicate with physicians, therapists, and
other healthcare providers.
- Adjust care plans as necessary based on patient progress and
feedback from the healthcare team.
- Patient Care and Management:
- Provide direct nursing care, including medication
administration, wound care, and other skilled nursing tasks.
- Monitor and document patient health status and progress.
- Ensure patient safety and comfort at all times.
- Weekly Follow-Ups:
- Conduct weekly follow-up visits to assess patient
progress.
- Update care plans and interventions as needed.
- Provide ongoing education and support to patients and
families.
- Compliance and Documentation:
- Maintain accurate and timely patient records in compliance with
healthcare regulations.
- Ensure adherence to all healthcare policies and
procedures.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and audits.
Qualifications:
- Education:
- Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited
program.
- Licensure/Certification:
- Current and valid RN license in the state of practice.
- BLS certification required; ACLS and other certifications
preferred.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, with a preference for
home healthcare or hospice experience.
- Strong clinical skills in patient assessment, care planning,
and management.
- Skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple
patients.
- Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) system
Keywords: MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc, San Antonio , WOUND CARE NURSE - LOCAL TRAVEL, Healthcare , Pflugerville, Texas
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