Registered Nurse- RN

Role Overview 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 RN may also serve as a Case Manager to a group of assigned Wound Care Center patients, depending on the Wound Care Center setup. All Healogics employees must perform their job responsibilities in accordance with Healogics policies, hospital policies, accrediting organizations, federal and state regulations, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines. Essential Functions / Responsibilities 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. Assists in vein clinic as assigned after Healogics Vein Clinic training completed. May also serve as Case Manager to a group of patients as assigned. This entails: Performing the initial nursing assessment, communicating findings with the assigned physician, 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 patient care. Performing 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. Collaborating as needed with other healthcare providers, Wound Care Center Providers, the Program Director and the Medical Director regarding clinic and patient needs. Functioning as a Documentation Assistant (scribe) in accordance with Healogics policy. Performing other duties as required. Required Education, Experience and Credentials Degree in Nursing (ADN). Current RN license in the state of practice – to be maintained throughout the duration of employment. 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, oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills and the ability to translate complex technical terms into laymen’s terms. Customer service and follow-up skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Teaching skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to work with others in a team environment. Ability to stay calm under all circumstances. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Working knowledge of computerized nursing systems. Physical Demands Being in a stationary position for extended periods of time (4 hours or more). Repetitive motions. Moving about. Pushing/pulling. Reading. Bending/stooping. Communicating. Reaching/grasping/touching with hands. Detecting sounds by ear. Writing. Close, distance and peripheral vision. Traveling distances (car, airplane, etc.). Color perception. Lifting/moving items up to 20 pounds. Viewing computer screen for extended periods of time (4 hours or more). Lifting/moving items up to 75 pounds with equipment assistance. Keying frequently on a computer for 4 hours or more. Work Environment Normal office environment. Exposure to mechanical equipment. Patient care environment. Electrical current. Proximity to moving objects. Exposure to hazards (blood borne pathogens, body fluids, toxic chemicals, flammable explosive gases, etc.). Hourly Rate The hourly rate for this position generally ranges between $41.98 and $52.90 per hour. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications: education, experience, geography, as well as operational needs and other considerations permitted by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr