Registered Nurse - Med Surg

$60,486 - $95,784/Yr

Healogics - Sebastian, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Sebastian, FL

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 Registered Nurse (RN) in the Wound Care Center, you will play a crucial role in providing patient care and managing intake and discharge processes for patients scheduled at the center. Under the direction of the Wound Care Center Clinical Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care while adhering to Healogics policies, hospital standards, and regulatory guidelines. In this role, you may also serve as a Case Manager for a group of assigned patients, which involves performing initial nursing assessments, communicating findings with physicians, assessing wound stages, documenting care plans, and evaluating patient status in relation to desired outcomes. You will participate in quality improvement initiatives, provide education to patients and caregivers, and advocate for patients in the delivery and coordination of care. Additionally, you may perform hyperbaric oxygen therapy duties and collaborate with other healthcare providers to address clinic and patient needs. This position requires a commitment to excellence in patient care and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

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.
• Assists in vein clinic as assigned after completing Healogics Vein Clinic training.
• Serves as Case Manager to a group of patients as assigned, performing initial nursing assessments and communicating findings with the assigned physician.
• Assesses wound stage and measurements, documents care plans, evaluates patient status in regards to desired outcomes, and identifies patient care situations that require 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 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
• Customer service skills and follow-up skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Teaching skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work collaboratively 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 nursing