Clinical Nurse Coordinator Wound Care

WVU Medicine

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse Coordinator for wound care provides specialized care to a specific patient population to optimize care and patient experience. The coordinator provides hands-on nursing assistance, serves as a first contact for patients, and coordinates the plan of care as a liaison among providers, departments, other healthcare professionals, and schedulers. The role includes coordinating testing, appointments, referrals, and other care needs; educating patients and nursing staff; and supporting research when applicable.

This position is based at WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown, West Virginia. It is scheduled for 40 hours per week on the day shift. Travel may be necessary when departments have multiple locations.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state where services will be provided, or a current multistate Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Complete a state criminal background check and, if applicable, a federal background check as required for regulated areas.
• Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
• Two years of experience as an RN or five years of experience as an LPN.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning and carrying patients, materials, or equipment weighing 35 pounds or more; standing and walking.
• Ability to work in an environment with frequent exposure to blood and bodily fluids, possible exposure to harmful toxins, and regular exposure to communicable disease.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN).
• Certification relevant to the specialized care provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on assistance according to department, patient, and provider needs, including assisting with procedures, performing tests, preparing or administering medications, and obtaining specimens.
• Serve as the first contact for patients, providing triage and medical advice where applicable.
• Coordinate the plan of care and liaise with providers, departments, other healthcare professionals, and schedulers to coordinate testing, scheduling, and referrals.
• Monitor and manage appointments, testing, and laboratory work needed for the patient population.
• Assist with obtaining prior authorizations for the patient population.
• Prepare educational materials for patients and educate and counsel them about their medical conditions, medications, and treatments.
• Provide specialized nursing assistance in research efforts when applicable.
• Provide advice, education, and consultation to nursing staff on units that care for the same patient population.
• Attend conferences or educational opportunities to maintain up-to-date knowledge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed