PRN RN- Wound Care Center

Job summaryUnder the direction of the Wound Care Center Clinical Nurse Manager or Clinical Coordinator, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides patient care, handles intake and discharge processes, and may serve as a Case Manager for a group of assigned Wound Care Center patients, depending on the center's setup. The RN ensures that patient care is delivered according to hospital and nursing standards while complying with all relevant policies Healogics, and hospital approved policies, as well follows accrediting organizations, federal, and state regulations, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines as applicable.
Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Registered Nursing (ADN); Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas with renewal as required by law
• Current BLS
• Medical Surgical, Home Health, or Wound Care certification preferred
• Wound care experience preferred

Role and Responsibilities

• Provides patient care to Wound Care Center patients and handles patient intake and discharge processes as assigned and according to the hospital and nursing standards.
• 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 the wound stage and measurements, documenting care plans, evaluating the patients’ status in regard 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 the patient care.
• Collaborates 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 policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the RN scope of practice.