Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Hours of Job

• Employment on a casual basis at the Wound Care Center with Healogics.

• Provides direct wound care, assists with patient intake and discharge processes, and gathers pertinent patient information and clinical supplies.
• Participates in the vein clinic as assigned, following completion of Healogics Vein Clinic training.
• Performs hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) duties after required Healogics HBO training; may also perform hyperbaric safety director duties upon completion of additional training.
• May serve as a Documentation Assistant (scribe) per Healogics policy.
• Reports quality of care concerns to the Clinical Nurse Manager and communicates effectively with the care team to support coordinated, high-quality care delivery.

• Serves as Case Manager for an assigned group of patients, including initial nursing assessments, communication with physicians, staging and measurement of wounds, developing and evaluating care plans, and identifying interventions.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives, provides patient/caregiver education, and advocates for patients across the continuum of care.
• Collaborates with other healthcare providers, Wound Care Center staff, the Program Director, and Medical Director to address clinic and patient needs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or delegated, based on licensure and training.

• Flexibility in scheduling to meet department needs.
• Demonstrated competency in BLS (Basic Life Support).
• Demonstrated 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.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program: Practical Nursing Program (for LPN/LVN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) for RN.
• Current, active nursing license in the state of practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) or Registered Nurse (RN), to be maintained throughout employment.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred for RN candidates.
• Medical-Surgical, Home Health, or Wound Care certification preferred.

• Wound care experience preferred.

Grand Lake Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. GLHS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all of our locations. In addition, Grand Lake Health System is an At-Will Employment employer.

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