Registered Nurse Wound Care Center

Mount Nittany Health•State College, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse position is responsible to the Manager and Nursing Supervisor for activities that include, but are not limited to, utilization of skills in organization, planning, implementing, evaluating, and providing care as it relates to the specific needs of the patient. Nurses work within the framework of the State Nurse Practice Act and follow Wound Care Centers, INC, and Medical Center policies and procedures. The Nurse complies with Medical Center and nursing standards in the performance of job duties and responsibilities. The Nurse will support the goals and objectives of the Wound Center and of Mount Nittany Medical Center. The Nurse will provide coverage for operation of the hyperbaric chamber as directed.

Requirements

Registered Nurse with current license.
Two years clinical experience.
Ability to plan/organize
Ability to multitask
Problem solving skills
Ability to facilitate teamwork
Professional demeanor
Ability to manage change
Customer service skills
Ability to collaborate with others
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to write reports and to effectively respond to questions from clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to perform basis math skills.
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of practical problems.
Must be able to use Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.
Within four months from the hire/transfer date, meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and renews ACLS every two years.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
Medical surgical, home health, or wound care experience preferred.
Wound Care Certification preferred.
Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) or Certified Wound Care Associate (CWCA) obtained within 39 Months of hire/transfer date.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care
Provides case management for patients.
Provides specific assessments according to protocols and procedures, clinical competence in procedural skills, treatments, and patient/caregiver education related to wound care management.
Acts as patient advocate in the delivery and coordination of patient care.
Provides efficient and effective care with the guidance of the physician during clinic sessions.
Attends scheduled clinics and can be counted on to be dependable.
Manages multiple patients at the same time with high energy and organization.
Collaborates with other health care providers, wound care center physicians, Program Director and Medical Director, regarding clinic and patient needs.
Effectively communicates with others, both verbally and in writing.
Monitors the cases of patients for whom the Nurse is responsible.
Performs related and miscellaneous duties as assigned.