Registered Nurse - RN

Overview

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The rewards at Healogics are immense, starting with the important work we do to change patients’ lives. We are committed to supporting and compensating our employees for the tremendous service they provide.

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. As the aging population, obesity and diabetes rise, and surgical procedures increase, the number of patients with non-healing wounds is growing. The company works to provide differentiated, quality outcomes to patients through outpatient clinic partnerships.

Under the direction of the Wound Care Center Clinical Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator, the Registered Nurse (RN) primarily provides patient care and handles intake and discharge processes for the Wound Care Center patients as scheduled. The position may also serve as a Case Manager to a group of assigned Wound Care Center patients, as assigned and depending on the Wound Care Center setup.

All Healogics employees must perform their job responsibilities according to Healogics policies, hospital policies, accrediting organizations, federal and state regulations, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines, as applicable.

• Provides patient care to Wound Care Center patients and handles patient intake and discharge processes as assigned and according to hospital and nursing standards
• Assist in vein clinic as assigned after Healogics Vein Clinic training completed
• May also serve as Case Manager to a group of patients as assigned. This entails:
• Performing the initial nursing assessment, communicating findings with the assigned physician, assessing wound stage and measurements, documenting care plans, evaluating the patient’s 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 patient care
• Performs hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) related duties as assigned, upon completion of the Healogics hyperbaric training
• May perform hyperbaric safety director duties after completing the required Healogics hyperbaric safety director training
• 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
• Performs other duties as required.

• 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

• Demonstrated competency in BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Demonstrated organization, prioritization and time-management skills
• Basic knowledge of regulatory/accrediting requirements for healthcare organizations
• Strong interpersonal, listening, as well as oral and written communication skills, to include presentation skills and ability to translate complex technical terms in laymen’s terms
• Customer service skills and follow-up skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Teaching skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to work with others and in a team environment
• Ability to stay calm in all situations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of computerized nursing systems

• Being in a stationary position for extended periods of time (4 hours or more)
• Repetitive motions
• Moving about
• Pushing/pulling
• Reading
• Bending/stooping
• Communicating
• Reaching/grasping/touching with hands
• Detecting sounds by ear
• Writing
• Close, distance and peripheral vision
• Traveling distances (car, airplane, etc.)
• Color…