Registered Nurse, Ambulatory Clinic Wound Care/Podiatry

Registered Nurse Wound Care/Podiatry

Hutchinson Health is looking to hire a Registered Nurse to join our Wound Care/Podiatry team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary:

Utilizes a systematic approach to nursing practice incorporating assessment, planning, nursing diagnosis, implementation and evaluation in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, scope of practice, along with recognized professional standards and Health Partner and employer specific protocols and policy.

Supports multiple areas within a clinic setting with strong interpersonal skill and flexibility while maintaining patient confidentiality and protecting patient rights. Resolves concerns or complaints regarding patient care or service.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide telephone triage, assess patient concerns, and offer appropriate nursing guidance.
• Coordinate and complete prior authorizations for medications, procedures, and treatments.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care.
• Coordinate and schedule surgical procedures
• Deliver hands-on patient care, including nursing assessments and clinical procedures.
• Perform suture removal and complex wound care, including dressing changes.
• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Support continuity of care and promote positive patient outcomes.

Work Schedule

• Monday-Friday, days will vary
• Clinic Hours
• .8 FTE/32 hours per week

Required Qualifications:

• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing
• Associate degree or diploma required
• Maintain a current Minnesota registered nurse's licensure.
• Current BLS provider status in accordance with American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines
• No online only courses accepted.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Ambulatory Nursing or Wound Care Experience
• Wound and Ostomy certifications
• 1 year of prior experience in nursing preferred

Benefits:

Hutchinson Health offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!