Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Wound Care Clinic

SEH Saint Elizabeth Medical Center•Covington, KY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for our Outpatient Wound Care Clinic. This is a full-time position working 32 hours per week on the first shift, with no evenings, weekends, or holidays. The role requires travel to clinic sites in Covington, Ft. Thomas, and Grant. The RN OP Wound Care/HBO is responsible and accountable for providing evidence-based clinical care to designated patients, utilizing the nursing process and delegating tasks appropriately. This role involves the assessment and coordination of care for patients requiring wound care assessment, management, and treatment. Initially, the RN will work in an intake/wrap-up capacity with potential for advancement to case manager. The position may also involve the dual role of Hyperbaric Registered Nurse (HRN), acting as the attendant and control operator of the hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) chamber under physician direction. Hyperbaric oxygen experience is not required, and training will be provided. The nurse will demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in all interactions.

Requirements

Graduate from accredited School of Nursing
Licensed to practice nursing in the state where work is being performed.
Meets contact hour requirements for licensure, including all state-required courses.
Knowledgeable regarding basic wound care principles and practices.
Successful completion of preceptorship and orientation to the health system and clinical area.
Able to critically think and problem solve in clinical situations.
One year current clinical nursing experience.
If eligible, must have a Compact (multi-state) License in their primary state of residence.

Nice To Haves

Able to complete or completion of Undersea Hyperbaric Medicine Society (UHMS) approved HBO Team Training Course (as HRN).

Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based clinical care to designated patients utilizing the nursing process.
Delegate tasks appropriately to other licensed and unlicensed health care team members.
Provide assessment and coordination of the care of patients requiring wound care assessment, management, and treatment.
Act as the attendant and control operator of the hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) chamber (if functioning as HRN).
Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.