The Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for the coordination of clinical activities of the Wound Care Center. Activities include, but are not limited to, utilization of skills in organization, planning, implementing, evaluating, and providing care as it relates to the specific needs of the patient. Nurses work within the framework of the State Nurse Practice Act and follows Wound Care Centers, INC, and affiliate hospital policies and procedures. The Nurse complies with hospital and nursing standards in the performance of job duties and responsibilities. The Nurse will support the goals and objectives of the center and of the hospital.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct Patient Care (80%):

• Providing case management for patients
• Providing specific assessments according to protocols and procedures, clinical competence in procedural skills, treatments, and patient/caregiver education related to wound care management.
• Acting as patient advocate in delivery and coordination of patient care.

Planning and Organizing (10%):

• Providing efficient and effective care with the guidance of the physician during clinic sessions.
• Attending the clinics at which you are scheduled and being dependable.
• Managing multiple patients at the same time with high energy and organization.

Collaboration / Communication / Follow-up (10%):

• Collaborating with other health care providers, wound care center physicians, Program Director and Medical Director, regarding clinic and patient needs.
• Effectively communicating with others, both verbally and written.
• Monitoring the Cases of patients for whom the Nurse is responsible.

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Registered Nurse and State Licensure and Wound Care QUALIFICATIONS:

Certification preferred.

Minimum Experience: One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills: Must be able to read, write, and speak the English Language in an understandable manner.

Physical Demands: The incumbent in this position typically has to stand approximately 40% of the time, walk 50% of the time, sit 10% of the time. In addition, the person is using touch or feel 80% of the time, and reaches with their arms or hands approximately 80% of the time. This person may have stoop, kneel, crouch 30% of the time, and talk or hear 100% of the time

Working Environment: The incumbent in this position is not required to work under any extreme conditions, but may be required to work around caustic chemicals approximately 5% of the time, and must be able to work around a moderate noise level, such as an office environment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skill required of personnel so classified. I have read the job description and fully understand the requirements set forth therein. I hereby accept the position and agree to abide by the requirements set forth, and will perform all duties and responsibilities to the best of my abilities.