Wound Care Registered Nurse RN

<p><b>Description</b> </p> <strong>Introduction</strong><p>Do you currently have an opportunity to make a real impact with your work? With over 2,000 sites of care and serving over 31.2 million patient interactions every year, nurses at Methodist Hospital have the opportunity to make a real impact. As a(an) Wound Care Registered Nurse RN you can be a part of change.</p><strong>Benefits</strong><p>Methodist Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:</p><ul><li>Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.</li><li>Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.</li><li>Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing<br></li><li>401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)<br></li><li>Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock<br></li><li>Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.<br></li><li>Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more<br></li><li>Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts<br></li><li>Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships<br></li><li>Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)<br></li><li>Colleague recognition program<br></li><li>Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)<br></li><li>Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.</li></ul><p>Learn more about Employee Benefits</p><p><b><i>Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.</i></b><br></p><p>It is an exciting time to be a nurse at HCA Healthcare! Come unlock your career potential and see how rewarding it can be to reach your personal and professional goals. Help to advance the practice of nursing and improve positive outcomes for your patients as a (an) Wound Care Registered Nurse RN. We want your knowledge and expertise!</p><strong>Job Summary and Qualifications</strong><p>As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in line with the requirements of the department and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Collaborating with medical providers and the care team, you will provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." You will also act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying the organization's vision, mission, and values to ensure an outstanding patient experience and positive clinical outcomes.</p><p><strong>What you will do in this role: </strong></p><ul><li>Assess the patient's condition during admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.</li><li>Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s), and ensure thorough and timely documentation of care administration in the patient's medical record. - Administer prescribed medications, monitor the patient for therapeutic response, and take appropriate action in the event of an unintended response to the medication.</li><li>Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests, proactively anticipating patient needs, and resolving them.</li><li>Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, ensuring complete understanding by translating complex medical terminology.</li></ul><h6>What qualifications you will need:</h6><ul><li>Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree registered nursing program required</li><li>Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience as a licensed Registered Nurse required</li><li>Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or Multi-State Compact License (Employees with RN Compact License are required to obtain Texas RN License within 90 days of hire date)</li><li>Current American Heart Association BLS Certification required</li><li>Ability to work Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:30pm</li></ul><p>Methodist Hospital opened in 1963 as the first hospital in the now internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical Center. With over 900 beds, Methodist Hospital offers a broad range of specialties including cardiology, oncology, bone marrow transplants, emergency medicine, neurosciences, maternity care, gynecology and orthopedics. We are proud to be the largest provider of the lifesaving ECMO Program in San Antonio, are home to the largest robotics program in the world, and our Adult Blood Cancer and Stem Cell Transplant unit has become the first program to receive FACT Accreditation in North America. </p> <p>As the flagship hospital, and most comprehensive medical care facility of Methodist Healthcare, we appreciate the support and recognition we receive from the community. We've recently been named the No.1 Best Regional Hospital by the U.S. News and World Report for 2019-20. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care possible for our patients, which is proven by our consecutive Grade A Leapfrog Hospital Safety scores. In addition, Methodist Hospital not only received a Primary Stroke Center designation from The Joint Commission, but has also received a Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification from DNV GL Healthcare, designating the facility as offering the most advanced stroke treatment available in a given geographic area. For more information, please visit our website at www.sahealth.com and select Methodist Hospital under Locations. </p><blockquote>"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.<br>HCA Healthcare Co-Founder</blockquote> <p>Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Wound Care Registered Nurse RN opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing.</p><p><cite>We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.</cite></p>