Position Summary:
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 assigned and depending on the Wound Care Center setup.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and two (2) or more years' experience as clinical RN, two (2) years of which in acute care setting
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Current RN license in the state of practice - to be maintained throughout the duration of employment in the position
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
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Medical Surgical, Home Health or Wound Care Certification preferred.
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Wound care experience preferred
Essential Job Functions:
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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.
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May also serve as Case Manager to a group of patients as assigned.
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Performing the initial nursing assessment, communicating findings with the assigned physician, assessing the wound stage and measurements, documenting care plans, evaluating the patient' status in regards to desired outcomes, and identifying patient care situations that require intervention.
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Participating 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.
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Performs hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) related duties as assigned, upon completion of the Healogics hyperbaric training
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Collaborates as needed with other healthcare providers, Wound Care Center Providers, the Program Director and the Medical Director regarding clinic and patient needs.
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Performs other duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Demonstrated competency in BLS (Basic Life Support)
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Demonstrated organization, prioritization and time-management skills
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Basic knowledge of regulatory/accrediting requirements for healthcare organizations.
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Strong interpersonal, listening, as well as oral and written communication skills, to include presentation skills and ability to translate complex technical terms in laymen's terms.
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Customer service skills and follow-up skills.
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Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills.
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Teaching skills.
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to work on multiple tasks at the same time.
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Ability to work with others and in a team environment.
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Ability to stay calm in all situations.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).
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Working knowledge of computerized nursing systems
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