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Registered Nurse - RN - PRN

Healogics, LLC., Yuma, AZ, United States


The Registered Nurse (RN) works under the direction of the Wound Care Center Clinical Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator to provide patient care and manage intake and discharge processes for Wound Care Center patients. Depending on the center’s setup, the RN may also serve as a case manager for a group of assigned patients.

Essential Functions/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 Healogics Vein Clinic training is completed

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 in regards to 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 the patient care

Performs hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) related duties as assigned, upon completion of the Healogics hyperbaric training

May perform hyperbaric safety director duties after completing the required Healogics hyperbaric safety director training

Collaborates as needed 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

Required Education, Experience And Credentials

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

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

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, to include 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

Physical Demands

Being in a stationary position for extended periods of time (4 hours or more)

Repetitive motions

Moving about

Pushing/pulling

Reading

Bending/stooping

Communicating

Reaching/grasping/touching with hands

Detecting sounds by ear

Writing

Close, distance and peripheral vision

Traveling distances (car, airplane, etc.)

Color perception

Lifting/moving items up to 20 pounds

Viewing computer screen for extended periods of time (4 hours or more)

Lifting/moving items up to 75 pounds with equipment assistance

Keying frequently on a computer for 4 hours or more

Work Environment

Normal office environment

Exposure to mechanical equipment

Patient care environment

Electrical current

Proximity to moving objects

Exposure to Hazards (blood borne pathogens, body fluids, toxic chemicals, flammable explosive gases, etc)

The hourly rate for this position generally ranges between $44.08-$55.55 Per Hour.

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