Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Wound Care Clinic

Registered Nurse (RN) for Outpatient Wound Care Clinic

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for our Outpatient Wound Care Clinic. Shift/Hours: Part-Time 32 hours/week, First Shift Position requires travel to our Covington, Ft. Thomas, and Grant outpatient clinics.

Job Description:

The RN OP Wound Care/HBO is a professional nurse who is responsible and accountable for providing evidence-based clinical care to designated patients utilizing the nursing process. Responsible to delegate tasks appropriately to other licensed and unlicensed health care team members. Responsible for providing assessment and coordination of the care of patients requiring wound care assessment, management, and treatment. The RN OP Wound Care/ HBO will work in an intake/wrap up role initially with potential opportunity to advance to case manager. This position may also act in the dual role of Hyperbaric Registered Nurse (HRN). In addition to responsibilities of the Outpatient Wound Care Registered Nurse, the HRN acts as the attendant and control operator of the hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) chamber under the direction of the HBO physician. Hyperbaric oxygen experience is not necessary for this position and additional training can be obtained within the role.

Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Qualifications:

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

Graduate from accredited School of Nursing

If eligible, must have a Compact (multi-state) License in their primary state of residence.

Licensed to practice nursing in the state where work is being performed.

Meets contact hour requirements for licensure, including all state-required courses.

Focus of education promotes nurses' ability to practice in clinical area assigned.

As HRN, able to complete or completion of Undersea Hyperbaric Medicine Society (UHMS) approved HBO Team Training Course.

Specialized Knowledge: Knowledgeable regarding basic wound care principles and practices.

Kind and Length of Experience: Successful completion of preceptorship and orientation to the health system and clinical area.

Able to critically think and problem solve in clinical situations.

One year current clinical nursing experience.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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