RN Outpatient Wound Care
RN Outpatient Wound Care
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Job Description
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Work Shift:
Days/Evenings (United States of America)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.
Works collaboratively with hospital partners as appropriate to maintain fiscal objectives and seek opportunities for costsaving measures.
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.
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 jobrelated 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 40hour course within 6 months of hire and completion of written exam (required)
Language
None
Patient Population
Adults 1864 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 offsite locations occasionally in adverse weather conditions
Longdistance 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 050 lbs. 133
Lifting/Carrying 50100 lbs. 133
Push/Pull 050 lbs. 133
Push/Pull 50100 lbs. 133
Stoop/Kneel 133
Crawling 133
Climbing 0
Balance 133
Bending 133
Sitting 3466
Walking 133
Standing 3466
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
MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
- Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department:
OP Wound Mercy MemorialIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
Employment Type
Full-Time
