Wound Care Nurse-RN

Job Title:

Wound Care Nurse

Under the direction of the Wound Care Center Clinical Nurse Manager, 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.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Provides patient care to Wound Care Center patients and handles patient intake, case management, and discharge processes as assigned and according to the hospital and nursing standards.
• Serve as Case Manager to a group of patients as assigned. This entails:
  • Performing the initial nursing assessment, communicating findings with the assigned provider, assessing the wound stage and measurements, documenting care plans, evaluating the patient’s status in regards to desired outcomes, and identifying patient care situations that require intervention
  • 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
• Performs hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) related duties as assigned, upon completion of the Healogics hyperbaric training
• May perform hyperbaric safety director duties after completing the required Healogics hyperbaric safety director training
• Collaborates as needed with other healthcare providers, Wound Care Center Providers, the Program Director and the Medical Director regarding clinic and patient needs
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Education, Experience and Credentials:

• Current RN (Registered Nurse) license – to maintain throughout the duration of employment in the position
• Associate’s Degree in Nursing required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Medical Surgical, Home Health, or Wound Care Certification preferred.
• Wound care experience preferred

Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated competency in BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Demonstrated organization, prioritization and time-management skills
• Basic knowledge of regulatory/accrediting requirements for healthcare organizations.
• 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
• Customer service skills and follow-up skills
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills
• Teaching skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to work on multiple tasks at the same time
• Ability to work with others and in a team environment
• Ability to stay calm in all situations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of computerized nursing systems

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Overview:

Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy…