Job Description

Registered Nurse, Wound Care at Community Medical Center summary:

A Registered Nurse specializing in wound care who plans, coordinates, and provides specialized treatment for wounds, ostomy, and continence patients in an outpatient setting. This role involves patient and family education, staff development, and implementation of pressure sore prevention programs. The nurse also supports quality improvement efforts and acts as a resource on best nursing practices in wound care.

Wound Care (RN)

Status/FTE: FT / 0.8-1.0 FTE

Shift length: 8 bours

Start Time: 0700

Unit: Outpatient Wound Care

Schedule Requirements (including weekends, holidays): 8-hour shifts, 4 days a week Mon-Fri but variable days.

Required qualifications:

• Current state RN License
• Associate's degree from an accredited nursing school
• BLS for Healthcare Provider upon hire
• Wound Care experience
• Proficient in English, verbal and written communication skills, and computer skills required

Preferred qualifications:

• BSN Preferred
• Hyperbaric experience
• Two (2) to Three (3) years of wound care experience

Additional Information/Department information: The RN will plan, coordinate, and provide specialized wound, ostomy, and continence care along with wound care team including education for patients and families. Serve as a resource person on nursing practice in skin, wound, ostomy, and continence care for the hospital staff and community. Coordinate, implement, and maintain a comprehensive pressure sore prevention program in the hospital. Coordinate comprehensive ongoing education and staff development in all aspects of skin, wound, ostomy and continent care. Help coordinate with measuring outcomes and quality improvement. Assist in development of outreach with wound care

Hiring Manager and contact information: Greg Salisbury, GSalisbury@communitymed.org

For additional details, please visit mtnurses.org to review the collective bargaining agreement for MNA Local #15 Community Medical Center.

Your experience matters

At Community Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining 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.

Connect with our RN recruiting specialist
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Derek Palmer by texting or calling via phone 509-795-0060.

How you'll contribute

You'll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts

• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees

• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage

• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching

• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness

• Professional development and growth opportunities

About our Health System
Community Medical Center is a 151-bed hospital located in Missoula, MT, and is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier ® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

"Community Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Community 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."

COVID-19 Update:

Community Medical Center is hiring top talent, but we also have a mission of Making Communities Healthier, which means keeping our community safe and to reduce the risk of exposure. We have modified our conditions of employment to include COVID-19 vaccination unless a documented medical or religious exemption is approved.

This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol Testing according to MT Law 39-2-205-39-2-211.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

Keywords:

Registered Nurse, Wound Care, Ostomy, Continence Care, Patient Education, Pressure Sore Prevention, Healthcare, Nursing Practice, Quality Improvement, Outpatient Care

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