Full Time Registered Nurse -RN

Healogics • New Bern, NC

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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 over 600 sites. The Registered Nurse primarily provides patient care and handles intake and discharge processes for Wound Care Center patients as scheduled, under the direction of the Wound Care Center Clinical Nurse Manager or Clinical Coordinator. Depending on the center’s setup and assignment, the RN may also serve as a Case Manager for a group of patients. Employees must follow applicable Healogics and hospital policies, accrediting-organization requirements, federal and state regulations, and CMS guidelines.

The RN may assist in a vein clinic after completing Healogics vein clinic training and perform hyperbaric oxygen therapy duties after completing the required hyperbaric training. The RN may also perform hyperbaric safety director duties after the required training, and may function as a documentation assistant (scribe) in accordance with Healogics policy. The role collaborates with healthcare providers and clinic leadership regarding clinic and patient needs and performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Current RN license in the state of practice, maintained throughout employment.
• Demonstrated competency in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Organization, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Basic knowledge of healthcare regulatory and accrediting requirements.
• Strong interpersonal, listening, oral, and written communication skills, including presentation skills and 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 simultaneously.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Ability to stay calm in all situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: 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 as assigned after completing Healogics Vein Clinic training.
• Serve as a Case Manager for assigned patients, when applicable: perform initial nursing assessments; communicate findings to the assigned physician; assess wound stage and measurements; document care plans; evaluate patient status against desired outcomes; and identify situations requiring intervention.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, educate patients or caregivers, and advocate for and coordinate patient care.
• Perform assigned hyperbaric oxygen therapy duties after completing Healogics hyperbaric training.
• Perform hyperbaric safety director duties after completing the required training, if assigned.
• Collaborate 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, if assigned.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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