RN-Wound Care **UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital** 1 Positions ID: 40158485 Posted On 01/31/2025 **Job Overview** + **Area of Interest:** Nursing + **FTE/Hours per pay period:** 1.0 + **Department:** Wound Care + **Shift:** Days, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, for 80 hours per pay period. No nights, weekends or holidays. + **Job ID:** 160221 **UnityPoint Health Information** **Why UnityPoint Health? **    **Commitment to our Team** – We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.    **Culture** – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.    **Benefits** – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.     + Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.   + You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind.    + We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.     **Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment** – At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.   **Development** – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.   **Community Involvement** – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.    Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org **Overview** Under the direction of the Wound Care Center Clinical Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator, the Registered Nurse (RN) primarily provides patient care and handles intake and discharge processes for the Wound Care Center patients as scheduled. The position may also serve as a Case Manager to a group of assigned Wound Care Center patients, as needed. **Responsibilities** **Clinical Excellence/Patient Care** + Provides patient care to Wound Care Center patients and handles patient intake and discharge processes as assigned and according to the hospital and nursing standards. + Develops individual plans of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team. + Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care. + Delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care. + Utilizes holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned service area. + Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare providers and holds them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care. + Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgments and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients. + May also serve as Case Manager to a group of patients as assigned. This entails performing the initial nursing assessment, communicating findings with the assigned physician, assessing the wound stage and measurements, documenting care plans, evaluating the patient’s status in regard to desired outcomes, and identifying patient care situations that require intervention. + Participates in quality improvement initiatives, providing education to the patient or caregiver, and serving as a patient advocate in the delivery and coordination of the patient care + Performs hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO)-related duties as assigned, upon completion of the Healogics or other approved hyperbaric training. + Collaborates as needed with other healthcare providers, Wound Care Center Providers, the Program Director and the Medical Director regarding clinic and patient needs. **Development & Patient Education** + Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance nursing practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research. + Assesses and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient’s and their families’ age specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension. + Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education. + Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately. **Qualifications** **Minimum Requirements** Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position. **Preferred or Specialized** Not required to perform the essential functions of the position. **Education:** · Graduate of accredited nursing program (Must obtain BSN within 5 years of hire.) · Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) **Experience:** · One (1) year of clinical experience in hospital or SNF or LTACH setting. · Wound Care experience **License(s)/Certification(s):** · Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa. · Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. · Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. Medical Surgical, Home Health or Wound Care Certification preferred **Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:** · Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. · Multicultural sensitivity. · Microsoft Office – basic computer skills. · Customer/patient focused. · Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions. **Other:** · Satisfactory completion of Finley Nurse Residency program with 1 year of start date for all nurses with minimal or no prior acute care experience. · State of Iowa Mandatory Reporter Training possessed or completed within 6 months of hire. · Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position. · Note: Work may occasionally require travel to other UPH facilities. May drive a UPH vehicle, rental or personal vehicle. Primary Contact 13511 Michelle Pickel HR Recruiter, HR 563-589-2608 Phone Phone Phone Fax michelle.pickel@unitypoint.org Email True False False **Job Details** Categories Health Care Location Dubuque, IA Job Type Employee Full/Part Full Time Company ID 168 Job REQ # 40158485 \# Positions 1 Start Date 20250131 End Date 20250304 Featured Job TH Ad TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Youth Care Worker Hillcrest Family Services Teacher Childcare FT Days MercyOne Certified Nurse Assistant - Senior Care - PT Eveni MercyOne Travel Virtual Care RN - Onsite, Unit Based MercyOne Career Pathway Certificate: Phlebotomy Technician Northeast Iowa Community College Nurse (RN/LPN) or Certified Medical Assistant - Ur Grand River Medical Group Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner or Physicia Grand River Medical Group Director Critical Care Services UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital Patient Care Technician-5N Medical/Surgical UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital Home Care Nurse Residency, Dubuque Iowa UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital **Share this Job** UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital **About the Company** **A CAREER AT UNITYPOINT HEALTH - FINLEY HOSPITAL** UnityPoint Health team members come for a job, but stay for a career. As a team member, regardless of your position, you'll get the chance to change lives on a daily basis in order to deliver our vision of the Best Outcome for Every Patient, Every Time. That privilege drives employees' passion for making a difference in the lives of our patients, helping them create healthier, more rewarding lives. At UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital, we know our collective actions determine the experience we create. Our team members strive to work as one through four key values: * Foster Unity * Own the Moment * Champion Excellence * Seize Opportunity If you are interested in joining our team, please visit http://www.unitypoint.org/dubuque/employment-opportunities to learn about our many opportunities and to fill out an online application. **ABOUT OUR HOSPITAL** UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital is a 126-bed community hospital. We employ more than 800 full-and-part-time employees. Finley Hospital is a not-for-profit, locally owned, regional healthcare facility part of the UnityPoint Health system. Finley Hospital is committed to bringing the best medical care to the tri-state area. We offer comprehensive, full service health care that is coordinated around our patients. We have consistently been recognized as a leader in health care.