Home Care Registered Nurse (RN) Part-Time

Wound Care Registered Nurse

Healogics is the largest provider of advanced wound care services in the United States, treating more than 300,000 chronic wound patients annually across over 600 sites. With an aging society, obesity and diabetes on the rise, and an uptick in surgical procedures, the number of patients with non-healing wounds that would benefit from expert care is dramatically increasing. As a result, the company is working to provide our differentiated, quality outcomes to as many patients that would benefit through our out-patient clinic partnerships.

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

May also serve as Case Manager to a group of patients as assigned. Performing the initial nursing assessment, communicating findings with the assigned physician, assessing the wound stage and measurements, documenting care plans, evaluating the patient' 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

Collaborates as needed with other healthcare providers, Wound Care Center Providers, the Program Director and the Medical Director regarding clinic and patient needs

May function as a Documentation Assistant (scribe) in accordance with Healogics policy

Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Current RN license in the state of practice – to be maintained throughout the duration of employment in the position

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Medical Surgical, Home Health or Wound Care Certification preferred

Wound care experience preferred

Basic knowledge of regulatory/accrediting requirements for healthcare organizations.

Customer service skills and follow-up skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)

Working knowledge of computerized nursing systems

Writing

Traveling distances (car, airplane, etc.)

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

Normal office environment

Exposure to mechanical equipment

Patient care environment

Electrical current

Exposure to Hazards (blood borne pathogens, body fluids, toxic chemicals, flammable explosive gases, etc)

The hourly rate for this position generally ranges between $37.78-$47.61 Per Hour.