Registered Nurse (RN) Outpatient Wound Care/HBO
Company: Mercy Health
Location: Youngstown
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy HealthSummary of
Primary Function/General Purpose of PositionThe RN Outpatient Wound
Care performs and documents complete patient assessments, initiates
and maintains current nursing care plans for all assigned patients,
identifies patient learning needs to provide individualized and
comprehensive teaching, administers medications in a safe manner
consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health
policies and procedures, and acts as a patient safety advocate by
participating in ongoing quality improvement in the Outpatient
Wound Care department.Essential Job Functions--- Adheres to and
promotes departmental plans, goals, and objectives in accordance
with hospital policies and procedures, regulatory, and Joint
Commission for Accreditation of Hospital Operations.--- Serves as a
team player to provide appropriate wound service coverage in the
center.--- Assists clinical leadership in monitoring clinic flow to
improve efficiencies and productivity.--- Collaborates with the
clinical leaders and other regional leaders to drive consistency
and standardization of best practices.--- Works with hospital
personnel to ensure availability of adequate resources, supplies,
equipment, and services.--- Develops and maintains effective
working relationship working with physicians and all wound center
staff.--- Works collaboratively with hospital partners, as
appropriate, to maintain fiscal objectives and seek opportunities
for cost-saving measures. --- Be mindful of revenue cycle
components including scheduling, registration, clinical
coverage/treatment, documentation, billing, collections, and
denials.--- Assists leadership to perform auditing to ensure
documentation supports reimbursement.--- BSMH nurses are expected
to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts
and intention of the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model.This
is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties,
requirements or working conditions associated with the job.
Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as
required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable
accommodation.Licensing/CertificationCurrent RN license in state
they are working or covered by compact or RN applicant
(required)BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain
from approved source prior to direct patient care)CWCN (Certified
Wound Care Nurse) (preferred)COCN (Certified Ostomy Care Nurse)
(preferred)CCCN (Certified Continence Care Nurse) (preferred)CWON
(Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse) (preferred)EducationGraduate of an
accredited nursing program (required)Bachelor of Science Nursing
(preferred)Master of Science Nursing (preferred)Work
ExperienceRecent experience in acute care and/or home health care
(preferred)Experience in Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
(preferred)TrainingEPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR)
(preferred)Wound Care Centers that offer HBOT will need successful
completion of Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) approved
40-hour course within 6 months of hire and completion of written
exam (required)LanguageNonePatient PopulationAdults (18-64
years)Geriatrics (65 years and older)Working ConditionsPeriods of
high stress and fluctuating workloads may occurMay be exposed to
physical altercations and verbal abuseMay be required to use
physical restraintsMay be exposed to adverse weather conditions;
cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.May be exposed to high noise levels and
bright lightsMay be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body
fluidsMay be exposed to human blood and other potentially
infectious materialsMay have periods of constant
interruptionsGeneral office environmentRequired to car travel to
off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather
conditionsLong-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10%
travelProlonged periods of working aloneIndividuals in this
position are required to exercise universal precautions, use
personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies
concerning infection control.Physical RequirementsLifting/Carrying
(0-50 lbs.) 1-33%Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.) 1-33%Push/Pull
(0-50 lbs.) 1-33%Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.) 1-33%Stoop/Kneel
1-33%Crawling 1-33%Climbing 0%Balance 1-33%Bending 1-33%Sitting
34-66%Walking 1-33%Standing 34-66%Additional Physical
Requirements/HazardsManual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)Perform
shift workManeuver weight of patientsHear alarms/telephoneReach
above shoulderRepetitive arm/hand movementsFinger DexterityColor
VisionAcuity - farAcuity - nearDepth perceptionExposure to/Use of
Latex productsExposure to
toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergentsExposure to moving mechanical
partsExposure to dust/fumesExposure to potential electrical
shockExposure to x ray/electromagnetic energyExposure to high
pitched noisesSkillsAppropriately assigns patient careSafely and
efficiently develops, implements, and prioritizes plan of
careAbility to teach clinical skills and share clinical
knowledgePerform comprehensive patient clinical assessmentOngoing
assessment of patient care during treatmentApplication of the
nursing process in patient care deliveryPatient and family
educationAttention to detailStrong interpersonal and verbal/written
communication skills at all levelsCritical
ThinkingCollaborationTeamworkConflict resolutionActive
listeningRelationship buildingTime
ManagementDependabilityAdaptabilityFlexibilityProfessionalismAccountabilityStewardship
of resourcesRemains calm, adaptive, and collective during an
emergencyWorking knowledge of office and clinical
technologiesAdvanced Wound Care Nursing knowledgeAdvanced Wound
Care Nursing skillsNegative Pressure TherapyCompression
TherapyHyperbaric Oxygen TherapyUtilization of skin
substitutesTotal contact castingMercy Health is an equal
opportunity employer.Many of our opportunities reward your hard
work with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision
plansPrescription drug coverageFlexible spending accountsLife
insurance w/AD&DEmployer contributions to retirement savings
plan when eligiblePaid time offEducational AssistanceAnd much more
Benefits offerings vary according to employment statusScheduled
Weekly Hours:40Work Shift:Days (United States of
America)Department:Wound Care Clinic - St. ElizabethAll applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status,
and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or
policy statement for Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours
- Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia,
which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please
email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like
to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment
selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team
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