Outpatient RN - Wound Skin Clinic

QUALIFICATIONS:

JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES:

•  Ability to problem solve using strategic critical thinking skills


•  Must show attention to detail in all aspects of your daily work


•  Must demonstrate effective communication skills within all levels of communication while performing your job

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  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, Medical Director and Supervisor regarding clinic and patient needs.

EXPECTED BEHAVIORS:

• Bases care on the nursing process.


• Demonstrates thorough, accurate and timely assessments while exhibiting necessary response to changes in the patient's condition.


• Provides and documents care per hospital and department policies and procedures. Demonstrates competence in clinical and technical skills.


• Provides instructions to patient/families regarding cardiology procedures and care following discharge.


• Seeks educational opportunities to improve knowledge/skill.


• Participates in identifying or recommending areas for improvement.


• Completes work in an efficient, timely manner that is conducive to team work and cost containment.


• Communicates in a clear, concise and professional manner.


• Performs nursing care following safety principles, OSHA guidelines and infection control guidelines.


• Provides patient care following the Patient's First Commitment, AIDET, and customer service training.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:  Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); Registered Nurse (RN).

ADDITIONAL LICENSURE/CREDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:  Current licensure by the state board of nursing RN. ASN or BSN from an accredited nursing program. 

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:  Mandatory Annual Continuing Education: Customer Service, Fire and Safety, Confidentiality-HIPAA, Infection Control, Corporate Compliance. Annual Unit Specific Competencies, and all education required by regulatory, accreditation bodies and/or Hancock Regional Hospital.