Clinical Coordinator - Wound Care

Nuvance Health•Danbury, CT

43d•$45 - $84•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Coordinator-Wound Care is responsible for performing assessment, discharge planning, resource utilization, program planning to meet the needs of all wound care patients. Clinical responsibilities also include but not limited to intervention per physician direction and patient education of their wound care management. Performs hyperbaric oxygen therapy as needed.

Requirements

Associates Degree
a minimum experience of 3 years job-related experience
Wound care or Home care experience
CT State RN license
BLS required
Must obtain Certified Hyperbaric RN within 2 years of hire.
Must obtain CWCA -certified wound care associate within three years from date of hire.

Nice To Haves

CWS or WOCN certification in wound care preferable
Documented experience in wound care and hyperbaric medicine
Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT), or Certified Hyperbaric RN (CHRN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs therapeutic modalities with an understanding of pathophysiology and indication for therapy. Takes appropriate action if such therapy is contraindicated or side effects develop. Uses diagnostic skills to assess patient care decisions.
Prepares, evaluates, and instructs patients in their wound management plan. Performs basic patient assessments, wound measurements and assessment, TCPO2 monitoring, ABI calculations, RPI calculations, photography, etc. Evaluates therapies and recommends appropriate therapies. Instructs patient in new therapies and allows for questions to verify understanding.
Charts information in the appropriate record in detail. Documentation includes, but is not limited to, wound care visit sheets, non-invasive diagnostic sheets, billing sheets, computer entry, insurance information, etc.
Performs tests accurately using proper techniques as outlined in the department protocols. Performs tests in a timely and efficient manner, and documents study results in a clear and accurate manner.
Provides safe administration of hyperbaric oxygen. Chooses and prepares proper equipment, implements therapy and monitors devices safely. Complies with infection control policies. Uses equipment safely, substituting and repairing as necessary. Takes care of equipment, identifies problems, and makes recommendations.
Effectively utilizes supplies and equipment. Maintains a safe wound care environment. Stocks exam rooms and orders necessary supplies for stockroom. Complies with infection control, aseptic and sterile techniques, hand washing and equipment changes. Assists in calibration of equipment, scheduled maintenance, and keeps a clean working environment. Troubleshoots equipment when necessary.
Special procedures: hyperbaric treatments, in-chamber TCPO2 monitoring, digital camera operation.
Provides instruction to nursing, medical staff, patients, family members and students. Provides appropriate instruction based on scientific fact and/or experience. .
Other duties and procedures as requested by the section. Meets the requested requirements of the section.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.