Registered Nurse (RN)

Healogics • Saint Mary's, OH

10d

About The Position

Healogics is the largest provider of advanced wound care services in the United States, treating more than 300,000 chronic wound patients annually across more than 600 sites. The company partners with outpatient clinics to extend its wound care services to patients with non-healing wounds.

Under the direction of the Wound Care Center Clinical Nurse Manager or Clinical Coordinator, the Registered Nurse primarily provides patient care and handles intake and discharge processes for Wound Care Center patients as scheduled. Depending on the clinic setup and assignment, the RN may also serve as a Case Manager for a group of patients. The role may include assisting in the vein clinic, performing hyperbaric oxygen therapy duties, serving as a hyperbaric safety director after training, collaborating with healthcare providers, or functioning as a documentation assistant (scribe).

Employees must perform their responsibilities in accordance with Healogics and hospital policies, applicable accrediting organization requirements, federal and state regulations, and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services guidelines.

Requirements

• Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Current RN license in the state of practice, maintained throughout employment.
• Demonstrated competency in BLS (Basic Life Support).
• Organization, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Basic knowledge of regulatory and accrediting requirements for healthcare organizations.
• Strong interpersonal, listening, oral and written communication, and presentation skills, including the ability to explain complex technical terms in lay terms.
• Customer service and follow-up skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Teaching skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks at the same time.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment and remain calm in all situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of computerized nursing systems.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Medical Surgical, Home Health, or Wound Care Certification.
• Wound care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care to Wound Care Center patients and handle patient intake and discharge processes according to hospital and nursing standards.
• Assist in the vein clinic after completing Healogics Vein Clinic training, as assigned.
• Serve as a Case Manager for assigned patients, including performing initial nursing assessments, communicating findings to the assigned physician, assessing wound stage and measurements, documenting care plans, evaluating patient status against desired outcomes, and identifying situations requiring intervention.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, educate patients or caregivers, and advocate for and coordinate patient care.
• Perform hyperbaric oxygen therapy-related duties as assigned after completing Healogics hyperbaric training.
• Perform hyperbaric safety director duties after completing the required Healogics training, as assigned.
• Collaborate as needed with healthcare providers, Wound Care Center Providers, the Program Director, and the Medical Director regarding clinic and patient needs.
• Function as a Documentation Assistant (scribe) in accordance with Healogics policy, as assigned.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree