Registered Nurse (RN) - Wound Care Ambulatory, Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Oxygen Center, PRN

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Job Summary

Accountabilities

• Under the guidance of a physician and/or a Certified Wound Care Clinician, is able to perform  assessment/ reassessment of the physical and educational needs of patients with any chronic wound needing advanced wound care techniques. Communicates patient needs to appropriate members of the wound care team.  Provides discharge teaching as required.  Assists with referrals for studies, labs, procedures, and other physicians. - 25%
• Under the guidance of a physician and/or Certified Wound Care Clinician, formulates, implements and evaluates an individualized plan of care based on patient needs.  Through consultation and collaboration with the members of the wound care team, coordinates care in an efficient, cost effective manner using knowledge and understanding of current advanced wound care modalities and practices. - 25%
• Assists with education of patients and their caregivers on current evidence based advanced wound care modalities and practices.  Assists with promoting knowledge of healthy practices in area of expertise throughout the community through education. - 15%
• Identifies actual/potential issues of resource management/patient care; works with wound care team to identify cost-effective alternatives; facilitates discharge. - 15%
• Keeps documentation via EMR current including accurate documentation of products and facility charges. - 15%
• Maintains safe, comfortable,  clean and therapeutic environment for patients and families per established departmental polices. - 5%

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• 2 Years - Nursing Experience

• Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

• Current SC RN License

In Lieu Of The Minimum Requirements Listed Above

• In lieu of the BSN requirement above, a nursing diploma or an Associate's Degree in Nursing may be considered if the applicant signs, or has signed, a Memorandum of Understanding agreeing to enroll in an accredited BSN or MSN program within one year and obtain a BSN or MSN degree within four (4) years.

Other Required Sills and Experience

• Patient equipment- Preferred
• Interest and experience in skin and wound care- Preferred

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