Full Time RN

$80,850 - $103,958/Yr

Healogics - Aurora, IL

Full-time

Aurora, IL

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

Healogics is the largest provider of advanced wound care services in the United States, treating more than 300,000 chronic wound patients annually across over 600 sites. With an aging society, obesity and diabetes on the rise, and an uptick in surgical procedures, the number of patients with non-healing wounds that would benefit from expert care is dramatically increasing. As a result, the company is working to provide our differentiated, quality outcomes to as many patients that would benefit through our out-patient clinic partnerships. Under the direction of the Wound Care Center Clinical Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator, the Registered Nurse (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 Center patients, as assigned and depending on the Wound Care Center setup. All Healogics employees must perform their job responsibilities according to all Healogics policies, 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. Essential Functions/Responsibilities include providing patient care to Wound Care Center patients, assisting in vein clinic as assigned, performing initial nursing assessments, participating in quality improvement initiatives, and collaborating with other healthcare providers. The RN may also perform hyperbaric oxygen therapy related duties and function as a Documentation Assistant (scribe) in accordance with Healogics policy. This role requires a commitment to patient advocacy, quality care, and adherence to regulatory standards, ensuring that all patients receive the best possible treatment and support throughout their healing process.

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.
• Assist in vein clinic as assigned after Healogics Vein Clinic training completed.
• May serve as Case Manager to a group of patients as assigned, performing initial nursing assessments, communicating findings with the assigned physician, assessing wound stage and measurements, documenting care plans, evaluating patient status, and identifying care situations requiring intervention.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives, provides education to the patient or caregiver, and serves as a patient advocate in the delivery and coordination of patient care.
• Performs hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) related duties as assigned, upon completion of the Healogics hyperbaric training.
• 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 Healogics policy.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current RN license in the state of practice - to be maintained throughout the duration of employment in the position
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Medical Surgical, Home Health or Wound Care Certification preferred
• Wound care experience preferred
• 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, and oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills and ability to translate complex technical terms in laymen's terms
• Customer service skills and follow-up skills
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills
• Teaching skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to work on multiple tasks at the same time
• Ability to work with others and in a team environment
• Ability to stay calm in all situations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Working knowledge of computerized nursing systems

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in Wound Care
• Certification in Medical Surgical or Home Health