Job Posting
Wound Care Registered Nurse - Wound Care
We are pleased that you are exploring employment opportunities with Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center (AVRMC). AVRMC is located in La Junta, Colorado, just east of the Rocky Mountains. We provide a range of services and serve the Southeastern Region. We are looking for compassionate, ambitious, and talented professionals to join our team. We hope that you will join our mission to provide extraordinary care. Applicants may apply online through our website: www.avrmc.org. All applications may also be emailed to hr@avrmc.org. Thank you for your interest in AVRMC!
Job Summary:
- Performs skills (wound care) accordingly and without unnecessary harm/pain to the patient.
- Assesses patient condition, initiates plan of care, re-evaluates and updates as
necessary.
- Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain
management techniques.
- Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors.
- Obtains all necessary physician orders and collaborates with the physician as the
patient dictate.
- Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patients age, pediatric through geriatric.
- Communicates patient’s data and observations verbally and through documentation.
- Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of patient and patients' clinical status.
- Teaches, supervises and counsels the patient and family members regarding nursing care needs.
- Follows-up with obtaining lab results and notifies the physician of any changes.
- Demonstrates appropriate universal precautions and infection control measures.
Skill/Education Requirements:
- Current Colorado Registered Nurse license.
- Current BLS certification.
- Certified in Wound Care and/or eligible for certification.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package in a progressive environment.
BENEFITS
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- Life Insurance and short-term disability benefits
- FAMLI
- Identity Theft benefits
- Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Employee Assistant Program through Cigna, New York Life and Principal
- 401K retirement plan options (immediately available), --
- Employer-matching after 90 days of employment.
- Rewards and Recognitions
- Employee wellness programs
- Annual salary increase opportunity
- Cafeteria meal discount
- Generous paid time off
- Shift differentials
All applicants must visit our website at www.avrmc.org for an application and more information.
Additional Information
Position Type : Pool/PRN/Per Diem
Shift : Day
Hourly Wage: $38.50 - $48.50 per/hour
Ref Code: 020126.002
Contact Information
Human Resources
1100 Carson Ave
La Junta, CO 81050
Email: hr@avrmc.org
Phone: 719-383-6060
Fax: 719-383-6062
Registered Nurse RN, Wound Care |
