POSITION: Wound Care RN

DUTIES: * 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.

REQUIREMENTS: * Current Colorado Registered Nurse license. * Current BLS certification. * Certified in Wound Care and/or eligible for certification.

WAGE: $38.50-$48.50/hour

SHIFTS: Various shifts available

JOB SITE: La Junta, Colorado

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

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: If you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please click on How to Apply to view application information. You must be registered with Connecting Colorado to view the application information (registration is available at no cost).