Wound Weight Management RN

The job description reflects the general details considered necessary to fulfill the essential job functions and

shall 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 and

makes 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 educating

individuals 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 of

the job are detailed within this job description. Direct patient care requires both fine and gross motor skills. Also

subject to exposure to bloodborne 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 work

productively 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 RN

scope 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.