Registered Nurse Ambulatory Wound Care Clinic
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Job Location:
Plattsburgh, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Unit Description: The experienced wound care team at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital provides a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to wound management for patients.
- Provides case management to a group of patients providing specific assessments according to protocols and procedures clinical competence in procedural skills treatments and patient/caregiver education related to wound care management and acts as patient advocate in delivery and coordination of patient care.
- Provides efficient and effective care with the guidance of the physician during the clinic sessions attends the clinics where scheduled and is dependable.
- Able to manage a number of patients at the same time with high energy and organization.
- Collaborates with other health care providers wound care center Physicians Program Director and Medical director regarding clinic and patient needs.
Education/Skills Required:
1. Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
2. Currently licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
3. BLS will be required if required to supervise hyperbaric treatments.
4. BSN in Nursing or related field preferred.
5. Current Wound Certification preferred.
6. Wound vac competence preferred.
7. Minimum of 3 years relevant clinical experience required.
8. Excellent communication skills including skills in voice control/tone body language manners attitude accuracy and listening with attention to detail.
9. Required to be a demonstrated team member and demonstrate leadership qualities.
10. Excellent computer skills with computerized nursing documentation Microsoft Outlook Word Powerpoint and Excel.
11. Ability to anticipate prioritize perform and complete multiple job responsibilities in a timely manner.
12. Meets requirements of physical/pre-placement screening.
13. Full time and part time positions for the Wound Center may be required to attend Healogics corporate training to complete Hyperbaric and Wound Care citification prior to supervision of hyperbaric oxygen treatments. Per Diem staff will be exempt from this requirement.
As applicable the individual has training/competency in attending to the special needs and/or behaviors appropriate to the age of the patients for which care is being provided.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
The University of Vermont Health Network is a 4-hospital system serving Vermont and northern New York. We work together to offer high-quality care as close to home as possible.
