• Wound Ostomy II RN

    Catholic Health Initiatives (Chattanooga, TN)


    Job Summary and Responsibilities

     

    As our Wound Ostomy Nurse, you will connect our hospital directly to the community, delivering specialized in-home care that empowers patients to heal comfortably and effectively.

     

    Every day you will expertly manage in-home patient visits, performing advanced treatments like PICC line care, wound vacs, and infusions, while educating patients and families on complex conditions and treatments.

     

    To be successful in this role you must be an exceptionally organized, independent professional, adept at managing complex schedules, patient care, and technology-driven documentation. Your deep commitment to patient engagement and advocacy will make you a vital defense against declining health, fostering a profound impact on individual well-being.

     

    + Develops staff schedules and makes adjustments as needed to assure comprehensive patient care.

    + Assists Director with KRONOS as needed including staff completion of Edit Logs and Mileage requests.

    + Organizes and keeps track of Wound Center supplies; orders as needed.

    + Assists with orientation of new staff.

    + Assists with the special needs of each patient in the clinical setting to provide a quality patient care environment.

    + Leads staff huddles and informs staff of pertinent information.

    Job Requirements

    Required

    + Bachelors Of Nursing graduate of accredited school of nursing and 2 years RN experience, upon hire and

    + Registered Nurse: TN, upon hire and

    + Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and

    Preferred

    + experience in diabetes and/or patient education

    + Certified Diabetes Educator, upon hire

     

    Where You'll Work

     

    CHI Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit, is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 team members and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

    Pay Range

    $31.39 - $45.05 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.