Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - Full Time

RestorixHealth ®•Decatur, IL

About The Position

Full Time Lead Registered Nurse At RestorixHealth, our mission is simple…to restore health and improve the quality of life – and access to care – for patients with wounds. We are seeking a Lead Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the oversight and management of the clinic’s daily operations that includes but is not limited to leadership and organizational abilities The Lead RN provides direct patient care and coordination of care for patients through assessment and team collaboration in evaluation, planning and implementing evidence based holistic wound care. Additional responsibilities include organizing and prioritizing clinical responsibilities that facilitates direct supervision to clinical staff (i.e. RN, LPN, HBO technician, etc.). The Lead RN expedites optimal patient care and daily clinic operations under the direction of the Program Director and/or Regional Director. Every position at RestorixHealth contributes to enhancing the lives of the patients we serve. You too, can be an integral part of our team, APPLY TODAY!

Requirements

Valid Registered Nurse license in the state of employment
Possesses and maintains current BLS and ACLS certification through the American Heart Association.
Training and Experience – Possesses wound care clinic experience and a minimum of three years of nursing experience, or a combination of the above listed experiences.

Nice To Haves

Experience with electronic medical records preferred

Responsibilities

Adhere to all joint commission, patient safety initiatives and infection control regulations
Provide hyperbaric chamber operations and ensure maintenance as required
Ensure staff demonstrates competency in core and center-specific clinical skills, and that continuing education and certificates are maintained and up to date
Establish and ensure compliance to all RXH policies and procedures in cooperation with the hospital
Review wound care center activities and recommend process flow changes in, or better utilization of, facilities, services and staff
Authorize purchase of supplies and equipment in collaboration with the Program Director
Delegates and oversees wound care services performed by RNs, LPNs, and Technicians.
Maintains open communication with RXH Senior Management, Regional Director, Program Director, Clinical Team, Community Educators, host facility staff, providers, and RXH business office staff to ensure continuity of care.
Actively participates in all Quality Management measures (i.e. survey preparation, documentation audits, patient satisfaction survey completion, and hand hygiene observations) and ensures all measures are turned in by designated deadlines.
Develops patient specific wound care plan and regularly reviews wound progress.
Measures and photographs wound progress and provides updates to the physician on an ongoing basis as changes occur.
Assist providers and is present for specialized wound care procedures.
Ensures completion of the pre- and post-clinic checklist tasks. Assigns duties to clinical staff, as needed.
Provides ongoing patient education relevant to disease processes, mediations, nutrition, vitamin therapy, and pressure reduction.
Responsible for the leadership and management of the clinical team, addresses staff needs, and precepts new staff, as assigned.
Responsible for the daily operations of the clinic for scheduling, processes, protocols, clinic flow, and provider support.
Demonstrates awareness of patient’s age, growth, and developmental level when performing assigned tasks.

Benefits

Monday - Friday schedule, no weekends
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (with employer match) and Flexible Spending Accounts (General Purpose, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care)
Employer-Paid Basic Life Insurance, AD&D and Short-Term Disability
Voluntary Buy-Up Life Insurance (for self, spouse & children), Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Plans
Employee Assistance Program
Pet Care Discount Program
Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match)
Internal ongoing educational/training opportunities
Competitive compensation
Continuous coaching & mentorship
Career Pathways to Wound Care and Hyperbaric Certification