Wound Weight Management RN

Location: Hartford

The job description reflects the general details considered necessary to fulfill the essential job functions andshall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements inherent in this position. Other specific job-related knowledge and skills may be required.

MISSION STATEMENT:
Ohio County Healthcare owned provider practices bring together caring people,excellent facilities, equipment, and other resources in a way that provides a high standard of patient care andmakes a difference in the health and lives of our patients and community.

PURPOSE OF JOB:
Ohio County Healthcare exists to help make a difference by caring, serving, and educatingindividuals relative to their specific health needs. Through these actions, the general health of Ohio County and surrounding areas will improve. Seeking licensed nurse, with leadership experience, driven to work on performance improvement and committed to providing high quality, safe, patient care.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The usual working space is a patient care and office area. Physical requirements ofthe job are detailed within this job description. Direct patient care requires both fine and gross motor skills. Alsosubject to exposure to blood borne pathogens in patient care. Potential to be exposed to dangerous chemicals(cleaning and disinfecting agents). The environment may be stressful at times, therefore the ability to workproductively under stressful conditions is necessary.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides evidence-based, patient-centered care to individuals across the lifespan in an outpatient clinic setting. The RN provides professional nursing care to patients of all ages in provider practice clinics. Responsibilities are performed independently within the RNscope of practice and licensure. Responsibilities include nursing assessments, medication administration,procedure support, patient education, and care coordination. The RN also coordinates care across disciplines,manages referrals and prior authorizations, and supports insurance documentation for specialty services.

Serving as the primary clinical liaison for the provider, the RN fosters communication among patients, providers,and care teams to promote continuity of care and positive clinical outcomes. Strong skills in patient advocacy,care coordination, and team collaboration are essential to success in this role. The RN works closely with providers and the clinical team to ensure safe, high-quality care in alignment with licensure standards and OCH policies.

RNs perform duties within the full scope of registered nursing practice and serve as clinical leaders within the outpatient team.

* Note:

RNs in specialized roles (e.g., wound care, women’s health, allergy, etc) will complete a role-specific orientation, supplemental duties checklist, and skill competency validation as applicable.

Graduate of accredited school of nursing. Associate’s degree in nursing, BSN preferred.

Current RN license in the state of Kentucky or current work permit issued by KBN. (Licensure in compact state acceptable).BLS Provider or equivalent knowledge; ACLS provider or obtains within 6 months of employment; PALS provider certified strongly recommended.

Basic keyboarding skills.
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