Registered Nurse (RN) - Wound Care (Nason Medical Center)
Job Type:Part Time | M-F, 8 am- 4 pm No weekends or Holidays

Your experience matters

Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a RN - Wound Carejoining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

The Wound Clinic is open Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm. We are closed on weekends and Holidays. We have four providers who see patients throughout the week, as well as, daily nurse visits. Patients are assigned to specific nurses each day. We are a friendly, team-oriented group and take great pride in providing the best wound care for our patients!

How you'll contribute

A RN Wound Carewho excels in this role:

• Coordinates the patient care of personalized, efficient care with respect for patient's spiritual and cultural differences in accordance with the PA State Board of Nursing Licensure requirement and ANA Scope of Standard of Practice.

• Initiates individualized patient and family teaching plan.

• Makes decisions and judgments in preventing, analyzing and resolving patient care concerns using critical thinking skills.

• Effectively communicates patient's status and anticipates situations that prevent/minimize adverse outcomes.

• Continuously maintain/updates wound care knowledge with new and current treatment modalities.

• Maintains proficiency in all aspects of documentation.

• Participates in Performance/Process Improvement activities.

• Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of patient's rights and responsibilities.

• Collaborates with physician as part of the Interdisciplinary Team.

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of wounds, treatments, interventions and expected outcomes.

• Oversees, provides and coordinates delivery of patient care for wound patients. Provides direct care and oversees/coordinates total quality care. Monitors utilization and outcomes.

• Provides input on budget issues affecting efficient care delivery, judicious use of products, clinic organization and staffing patterns.

• Performs proper hand hygiene. Follows all infection control policies and procedures

Qualifications - External

Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for
Applicants must have Graduate of a RN program and a current nurse's license in the state of Pennsylvania or a current multistate license (MSL) from compact member states/territories required. Additional requirements include:

• Associate's degree is required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred
• Prior wound care experience
• Minimum three years experience with direct hands-on care preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• CPR
• Wound care certification preferred
  

More about Conemaugh Nason Medical Center

Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is a 45-bed hospital that has served rural and suburban populations in Roaring Spring, Altoona, and parts of Blair, Bedford, and Huntingdon counties for 121 years. With a state-of-the art cardiac catheterization lab, Conemaugh Nason offers a range of inpatient and outpatient cardiac services close to home. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care as an accredited chest pain center, and offers comprehensive outpatient, imaging, diagnostic, and specialty services. As a LifePoint Health National Quality Leader, hospital personnel are leading the way among peers by delivering the highest quality of care for patients.

EEOC Statement

Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Conemaugh Nason Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.