Registered Nurse (RN) - Wound Care Clinic

Location:

Sioux Center, IA

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Discover a Career of Faith and Healing: For over 70 years, Sioux Center Health has served patients with Jesus’ healing ministry. With eight locations located in Sioux Center, Iowa and surrounding communities, we take great pride in providing superior care in our state-of-the-art facilities.

A Career that You Will Love: There’s no other way to say it: You will love working here. Between our strong mission and our great people, we have nurtured a pretty exceptional culture at Sioux Center Health.

A Chance to Make a Difference: Working with us means making a real difference in the lives of our community members. Your talents and your passions are truly appreciated here. In addition to the service we provide, Sioux Center Health also supports our community with sponsored programs and events, and other volunteer work. If this is your passion, you need to consider joining our team driven to provide quality care and services within a caring Christian culture.

Position Highlights

At Sioux Center Health, our people are the heart of everything we do. Guided by a strong mission and a commitment to exceptional care, we've built a stable, thriving organization where employees make a meaningful difference. Our dedication to excellence is reflected in the recognition we have earned. Sioux Center Health has been named a Top Workplace in Iowa, received Best of the Northwest honors in 13 categories—including Best Place to Work—and earned a Five-Star Patient Survey Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). We have also been recognized as a Chartis Top 100 Critical Access Hospital and Top Hospital in Iowa. Our Care Center has received the LeadingAge Excellence in Workplace Award, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive environment for both residents and employees. Beyond our organization, you'll find an outstanding community to call home. Sioux County was ranked #4 in the nation among the Healthiest Communities by U.S. News & World Report and CVS Health, reflecting the high quality of life and strong community values that make this region a great place to live, work, and grow.

Summary:  

• The Wound Care Registered Nurse serves as a clinical practitioner and resource for patients with wounds, pressure ulcers, ostomies and fistulas. This position provides patient care in a variety of settings, establishes and maintains practice standards, and provides ongoing staff education. This position would be under the oversight and guidance of the Wound Care Nurse Practitioner.

 

Education and/or Experience: 

• License and current registration as an advanced practice registered professional nurse in Iowa.  Bi-lingual experience preferred but not required.   

 

Certificate, Licenses, Registrations: 

• Must have a current advanced practice registered nurse license to practice in the State of Iowa.  Must obtain CPR certification within 3 months of hire date.  Completion of an accredited Wound Ostomy Continence ET Nurse Program and Certification in Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing within 12 months of hire date.

 

Essential Functions:

• Works with Nurse Practitioner to facilitate and coordinate a cost effective ostomy wound care program.
• Monitor patient outcomes on an ongoing basis.
• Serves as a resource person for WOC patient care practices.
• Works under the orders of supervising provider.
• Completes debridement of wounds only when and after demonstrating competency as determined by overseeing provider.
• Participates in Multi-disciplinary patient care conferences, as appropriate.
• Maintains data and statistical reports and participates in Quality Improvement.
• Provides direction for wound care and foot care in our therapy center.
• Assumes responsibility to maintain and upgrade professional knowledge and skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service education programs.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned visit.     
• Completes work and documentation in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner to ensure proper service to patients.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with others.
• Good organizational skills, judgment and problem solving skills.
• Collaborates with clinic and hospital personnel to promote quality care for patients.  Assures that appropriate referrals are made for patients.  Provides quality care for patient, demonstrates appropriate health, safety, and aseptic practices.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.