Description

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Received Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in January 2019

• Benefits from Day One

• Paid Days Off from Day One

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Employee Referral Program

• Career Development

• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Part Time

Shift : Days, 8:00- 4:30, Three Days Per Week, No Weekends, No Holidays, No call

Location: 23401 Prairie Star Parkway, Lenexa, KS 66227

The community you’ll be caring for:

We have a higher standard of hospital care in Lenexa, Kansas. When you visit us at AdventHealth Lenexa, formerly Shawnee Mission Health – Prairie Star, we'll meet your health challenges with compassion, leading-edge technology, and a comprehensive care plan that not only helps heal your body, but ministers to your mind and spirit too.

The role you’ll contribute:

The Registered Nurse – Wound Care is accountable for providing direct patient care and is accountable for coordinating the efforts of the multidisciplinary treatment team for the patients under his/her care. S/he is accountable for administering, supervising and coordinating the nursing process in the provision of care; and will strive to maintain and improve patient outcomes. He/she is responsible for actions reflecting the vision and values of Shawnee Mission Health. He/she is accountable for working within the parameters of the Kansas Nurse Practice Act, regulatory standards, established policies, protocols and procedures; and utilizes other pertinent references as guidelines for clinical practice.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Understands and provides appropriate care for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients with difficult or chronic wounds including timely completion and accurate documentation of detailed wound assessments, consistent wound photography and total patient care to determine and care for the causes of non-healing.

• Demonstrates proper technique for specialty dressings and procedures.

• Maintains strict infection control standards within own practice and guidance for the practices of non-RN associates.

• Plan, implement and document education for patients with difficult or chronic wounds utilizing team members, departmental tools and other resources efficiently. Education and instructions should be clear enough to minimize follow-up calls and inquiries.

• Utilize efficient and effective communication with partners outside the departments who assist with care of the wound patients e.g. home health nurses, insurance case managers, referring and consulting physicians

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• Kansas Registered Nurse License

• Associate’s Degree or Graduate of a Technical School

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or obtained within 5 years of employment

• BCLS obtained through the American Heart Association

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Category: Nursing

Organization: AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

Schedule: Part-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 23030836

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.