About Us
McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.
Registered Nurse - Wound Care
Department: Wound Care
Daily Work Times: 8am to 4pm
Shift: Days
Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 80
Position Summary:
Responsible for treatment and management of patients with altered skin integrity due to acute or chronic wounds. Provides support, education, and guidance to patients and staff while working as part of a team to create a plan of care.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
1. Develops, revises, and implements appropriate plan of care for patients with skin integrity issues.
2. Collaborates with medical staff to create treatment plans for patients with complex wounds.
3. Provides education and training to nursing and medical staff related to the assessment and promotion of skin integrity and wound management.
4. Evaluates patient and family learning needs and provides education to assure understanding and ability to complete self-care.
5. Assures that plan of care is communicated across the care continuum.
6. Maintains professional competence through continuing education.
7. Performs other related duties as required and directed.
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Qualifications:
Required:
- Current state license as a Registered Nurse
- Certified or eligible for certification by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses (If not currently certified must become certified within twenty-four (24) months of hire/transfer date.)
Preferred:
· BSN
Equal Opportunity Employer
McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.
