Registered Nurse, Full-time, Dearborn, MI

Center for Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Me•Dearborn, MI

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works under supervision to provide care to patients with wounds and/or provide hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) treatment. The role includes case management, clinical duties, and administrative duties. The nurse assesses patients, develops and implements plans of care in collaboration with patients and physicians, educates patients, coordinates referrals, and documents care in the electronic medical record (EMR). The position also supports staff competencies and clinical operations, follows applicable clinical, safety, compliance, and confidentiality standards, and may help onboard and train new team members. Employees are expected to participate in cross-training initiatives. Light ground and/or air travel may be required.

Requirements

Graduated from an accredited school or college of Nursing.
Current state RN licensure.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved agency.
At least 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
Experience in wound care.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to treat others with compassion and patience.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Must comply with HIPAA policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse (CHRN) certification preferred, or willingness to obtain certification within 3 years.
Wound care certification preferred, or willingness to obtain certification within 3 years.
Experience in an outpatient wound care clinic preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools, particularly SharePoint, preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct nursing assessments and document patient health status in the EMR using objective and subjective information.
Collaborate with patients and physicians to develop plans of care based on nursing assessments and diagnoses.
Identify community resources needed for continued care and make referrals.
Implement care plans and nursing interventions, including executing nursing orders, providing or assisting with direct care, and determining responsibilities that may safely be assigned or delegated.
Explain the plan of care to patients and provide thorough patient education.
Maintain timely, thorough, and accurate EMR documentation according to organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Apply continuous quality improvement knowledge and skills.
Demonstrate proficiency with relevant equipment and knowledge of appropriate safety procedures.
Assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate care for patients with wound and skin disorders as an expert clinician.
Support the Clinical Nurse Manager with staff competencies at 90 days, annually, and as required.
Support the Clinical Nurse Manager's efforts to manage clinical staff and enforce policies and procedures, including daily EMR charting.
Adhere to company, hospital, and accrediting-body clinical, safety, and compliance standards.
Participate in cross-training to build versatile skills, provide backup during absences, and support clinic operations.
Safeguard patient information and comply with HIPAA policies and confidentiality standards.
May participate in onboarding and training new team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.