WOUND CLINIC COORDINATOR

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

JOB SUMMARY:

8AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday

Under the direction of the Wound Care Center Clinical Program Director, the Wound Clinic Coordinator/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 patients depending on the Wound Care Center set up.

All Wound Care Center employees must perform their job responsibilities according to Healogics and Hospital policies, as well as to accrediting organizations, federal and state regulation, and to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines as applicable.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current Alabama licensure as a Registered Nurse with an associate in nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• 2 or more years' experience as a clinical RN in acute care setting
• Medical Surgical, Home Health
• Wound Care experience preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum weight of 50 lbs.
• Must possess normal hearing and vision or hearing and vision correctable to normal.
• Must possess physical and emotional stamina to work rapidly and efficiently and to tolerate stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, sitting, pushing, pulling, lifting, repetitive motions, as well as prolonged periods of walking and standing.
• Must possess fine motor skills and is able to handle and manipulate supplies and equipment.
• Must possess the ability and knowledge to safely handle occasional exposure to conditions involving cold, heat, and poor ventilation.
• Must possess the ability and knowledge to safely handle occasional exposure to conditions involving blood, skin, or lung irritant and sharp instruments such as needs scalpels, etc.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. 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.
2. 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 patient's status about 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.
   
3. Performs hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) related duties as assigned upon completion of Healogics hyperbaric training.
4. Collaborates as needed with other healthcare providers, Wound Care Center Providers, the Program Director and the Medical Director regarding clinic and patient needs.
5. May function as a Documentation Assistant (scribe) in accordance with Healogics/hospital policy.
6. Attend and participate in workshops seminars, etc. to keep abreast of current changes in the healthcare field as well as to maintain a professional status.
7. Performs other duties as required. Management retains the discretion to add or delete the duties of the position at any time.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Competency in BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Demonstrate 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
• Teaching skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitasking
• Ability to work with others in a team environment
• Ability to stay calm in all situations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of computerized nursing systems