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

• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One

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: Full- time

Shift:  Monday - Friday 

Location:  AdventHealth 2304 Shorter Avenue, Rome Georgia 30165

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 nurse is responsible for execution of the Nursing Process, Assessment, Diagnosis, Outcome identification, Planning, Implementation, Evaluations
• The RN practices in accordance to the established Georgia Nurse Practice Act and law.
• The RN is responsible for maintain general mandatories established by Gordon Hospital and any department-specific mandatories, as deemed necessary for practice within that setting.
• The RN is responsible for legal, ethical practice. The nurse serves as a patient advocate in accordance with the patient bill of rights. The nurse is responsible for compliance with regulatory standards pertinent to nursing practice.
• The RN must remain flexible to changing systems, is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and treats staff, physician, patients and families with consideration ad respect.

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.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

Minimum qualifications:

• Current RN license to practice in the state of Georgia

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required

• Basic Wound Care course within six (6) months of employment.

• Strong interpersonal skills to interact positively and effectively with patients, visitors, staff and physicians.

• Strong demonstrated ability in assessment, analytical decision making and critical thinking.

• BLS

Preferred qualifications:

• Familiarity with PC’s and computerized nursing systems and tools, or demonstrated ability to learn.

• ACLS Certification

• Good organization, delegation and communication skills to facilitate efficient patient care.

• Leadership ability and coordination skills.

• Critical care nursing.

• Wound Care experience.