Primary City/State:

Casper, Wyoming

Department Name:

Wound Care-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Nursing

$20,000 Sign-on bonus, plus relocation package available!

Better Than Ever for Nurses. At Banner Health, advanced technology and nursing come together to achieve the best patient care possible. We???re making the biggest investment ever in creating a better employment experience for our nursing team members.

Wyoming Medical Center seeks to transform the lives of those we serve by fostering the highest level of health and wellness in our community and across our region and state.??

Casper is home to??iconic landscapes waiting to be explored, touchable history waiting to be experienced, amazing food waiting to be devoured??and endless things to do around every corner.

As a Registered Nurse Certified Specialist Wound and Ostomy Care you will get the opportunity to be apart of a dedicated team that does consults and treatment in a Level II Trauma Facility. This is a full time position

The Wound Care Center, our proven treatment heals a variety of chronic wounds. You'll get the opportunity to work along side a dedicated team, working with the latest in equipment and technology.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.??

Banner Wyoming Medical Center is located in the heart of Casper Wyoming. As the state's largest inpatient facility, Wyoming Medical Center is known and highly regarded for its cardiac and stroke services. With 249 beds and a level 2 trauma center, Wyoming Medical Center is proud to serve the entire state of Wyoming.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position applies specialized knowledge to assess, develop, implement, and develop patient care plans for a specific patient population. Integrates specialized knowledge into patient and staff education, consultation, and coaching to enhance and develop patient care for a specialized patient population.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Manages and influences the quality of patient outcomes and clinical care through application of specialized knowledge. Collaborates with staff to integrate quality and cost improvements in clinical care.

2. Provides specialty focused nursing consultation on complex patient cases. Evaluates patient needs and makes recommendations for treatment, implements interventions, and evaluates outcomes.

3. Serves as a specialized clinical resource to patients, families and staff to advance the quality of care.

4. Identifies opportunities for staff development and learning through formal and informal training and education, as appropriate.

5. Stays current on developments within area of specialty and integrates findings into practice, policies, and procedures.

6. Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies, concerning the health care of the patient. Interacts with other health care providers in numerous settings in order to report and ask for or clarify information. Also works with clergy to provide spiritual support. Synthesizes and prioritizes data from multiple sources to provide support for the human response of the patient and family to changes in health status.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess a bachelor???s degree in nursing, healthcare or related field.

Must possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice, temporary RN license in state of practice, or compact RN licensure for current state of practice. BLS certification is required. Requires current certification in specialty area of practice such as wound/ostomy care, diabetic care, or pain management.

Must possess a strong knowledge of specialty area as normally demonstrated through 2-3 years of experience in the clinical area of specialty. Requires critical thinking skills to assess patient needs and opportunities for staff education. Must have effective verbal and written communication and education skills, good organizational and facilitation capabilities, and strong leadership and mentoring skills. Employees working for Banner Home Care/Hospice must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master???s degree in nursing preferred.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.