Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Wound Care - St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital - PRN

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The RN Outpatient Wound Care performs and documents complete patient assessments, initiates and maintains current nursing care plans for all assigned patients, identifies patient learning needs to provide individualized and comprehensive teaching, administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures, and acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the Outpatient Wound Care department.

Essential Job Functions

• Adheres to and promotes departmental plans, goals, and objectives in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, regulatory, and Joint Commission for Accreditation of Hospital Operations.• Serves as a team player to provide appropriate wound service coverage in the center.
• Assists clinical leadership in monitoring clinic flow to improve efficiencies and productivity.
• Collaborates with the clinical leaders and other regional leaders to drive consistency and standardization of best practices.
• Works with hospital personnel to ensure availability of adequate resources, supplies, equipment, and services.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationship working with physicians and all wound center staff.
• Be mindful of revenue cycle components including scheduling, registration, clinical coverage/treatment, documentation, billing, collections, and denials
• Assists leadership to perform auditing to ensure documentation supports reimbursement..
• Works collaboratively with hospital partners, as appropriate, to maintain fiscal objectives and seek opportunities for cost-saving measures.
• BSMH nurses are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model.

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Current RN license in state they are working or covered by compact or RN applicant (required)

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)

CWCN (Certified Wound Care Nurse) (preferred)

COCN (Certified Ostomy Care Nurse) (preferred)

CCCN (Certified Continence Care Nurse) (preferred)

CWON (Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse) (preferred)

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program (required)

Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)

Master of Science Nursing (preferred)

Work Experience

Recent experience in acute care and/or home health care (required)

Experience in Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (preferred)

Training

EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)

Wound Care Centers that offer HBOT will need successful completion of Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) approved 40-hour course within 6 months of hire and completion of written exam (required)

Language

None

Patient Population

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse

May be required to use physical restraints

May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials

May have periods of constant interruptions

General office environment

Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions

Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel

Prolonged periods of working alone

Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.) 1-33%

Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.) 1-33%

Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.) 1-33%

Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.) 1-33%

Stoop/Kneel 1-33%

Crawling 1-33%

Climbing 0%

Balance 1-33%

Bending 1-33%

Sitting 34-66%

Walking 1-33%

Standing 34-66%

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

Perform shift work

Maneuver weight of patients

Hear alarms/telephone

Reach above shoulder

Repetitive arm/hand movements

Finger Dexterity

Color Vision

Acuity - far

Acuity - near

Depth perception

Exposure to/Use of Latex products

Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to dust/fumes

Exposure to potential electrical shock

Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

Exposure to high pitched noises

Skills

Appropriately assigns patient care

Safely and efficiently develops, implements, and prioritizes plan of care

Ability to teach clinical skills and share clinical knowledge

Perform comprehensive patient clinical assessment

Ongoing assessment of patient care during treatment

Application of the nursing process in patient care delivery

Patient and family education

Attention to detail

Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills at all levels

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Active listening

Relationship building

Time Management

Dependability

Adaptability

Flexibility

Professionalism

Accountability

Stewardship of resources

Remains calm, adaptive, and collective during an emergency

Working knowledge of office and clinical technologies

Advanced Wound Care Nursing knowledge

Advanced Wound Care Nursing skills

Negative Pressure Therapy

Compression Therapy

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Utilization of skin substitutes

Total contact casting

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What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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