Per Diem Clinical RN Coordinator - Wound Care Center Department in Norwalk CT
Per Diem Clinical RN Coordinator - Wound Care Center Department in Norwalk CT
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Per Diem Clinical RN Coordinator Wound Care Center Department in Norwalk CT 8 hour shifts 7:30am4:00pm.
Flat Per Diem Rate: $60/ hourly
Summary:
The Clinical CoordinatorWound Care is responsible for performing assessment discharge planning resource utilization program planning to meet the needs of all wound care patients. Clinical responsibilities also include but not limited to intervention per physician direction and patient education of their wound care management. Performs hyperbaric oxygen therapy as needed.
Responsibilities:
1. Performs therapeutic modalities with an understanding of pathophysiology and indication for therapy. Takes appropriate action if such therapy is contraindicated or side effects develop. Uses diagnostic skills to assess patient care decisions.
2. Prepares evaluates and instructs patients in their wound management plan. Performs basic patient
assessments wound measurements and assessment TCPO2 monitoring ABI calculations RPI calculations photography etc. Evaluates therapies and recommends appropriate therapies. Instructs patient in new therapies and allows for questions to verify understanding.
3. Charts information in the appropriate record in detail. Documentation includes but is not limited to wound
care visit sheets noninvasive diagnostic sheets billing sheets computer entry insurance information etc.
4. Performs tests accurately using proper techniques as outlined in the department protocols. Performs tests in a timely and efficient manner and documents study results in a clear and accurate manner.
5. Provides safe administration of hyperbaric oxygen. Chooses and prepares proper equipment implements therapy and monitors devices safely. Complies with infection control policies. Uses equipment safely substituting and repairing as necessary. Takes care of equipment identifies problems and makes recommendations.
6. Effectively utilizes supplies and equipment. Maintains a safe wound care environment. Stocks exam rooms and orders necessary supplies for stockroom. Complies with infection control aseptic and sterile techniques hand washing and equipment changes. Assists in calibration of equipment scheduled maintenance and keeps a clean working environment. Troubleshoots equipment when necessary.
7. Special procedures: hyperbaric treatments inchamber TCPO2 monitoring digital camera operation.
8. Provides instruction to nursing medical staff patients family members and students. Provides appropriate instruction based on scientific fact and/or experience. .
9. Other duties and procedures as requested by the section. Meets the requested requirements of the section.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.
11. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Other information:
Required: Associates Degree and aminimum experience of 3 years job related experience. Wound care or home care experience.
CT State RN license BLS required.
Desired: CWS or WOCN certification in wound care preferable. Documented experience in wound care and hyperbaric medicine. Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT) or Certified Hyperbaric RN (CHRN) preferred.
Location: Norwalk34 Maple St
Work Type: Per Diem
Work Schedule: Day 8
Work Shift: 7:30a4p
Department: Wound Care Ctr
Working conditions:
Essential:
* Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity
* Significant occupational risk
* Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
* Significant exposure to dirt odor noise human waste etc.
* Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity
* Significant occupational risk
* Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
* Significant exposure to dirt odor noise human waste etc.
EOE including disability/vets.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview please contact Human Resources at(for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.
Nuvance Health has a network of convenient hospital and outpatient locations Danbury Hospital New Milford Hospital Norwalk Hospital and Sharon Hospital in Connecticut and Northern Dutchess Hospital Putnam Hospital Center and Vassar Brothers Medical Center in New York plus multiple primary and specialty care physician practices locations including The Heart Center a leading provider of cardiology care. Nonacute care is offered through various affiliates
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Grant
