RN Ambulatory - Wound Care

Cleveland Clinic•Medina, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Ambulatory - Wound Care provides professional nursing care to a specified group of patients in ambulatory care settings at the Wound Healing Center at Medina Hospital. The center uses a multidisciplinary approach and provides wound care for conditions including diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcers, infections, compromised skin grafts and flaps, and slow-healing wounds. The role involves direct interaction with patients, families, and visitors, supporting their experience and providing healthcare information as needed. The caregiver works days. The posting gives differing schedule details: 6:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. or 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. in the position details, and 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. or 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. in the job description. Travel within the region may be needed to support physician clinics and surgical procedures.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing (ADN or BSN program).
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) within 6 months of hire.
One year of recent experience as an RN; alternatively, qualifying current Cleveland Clinic caregivers may meet this through specified ambulatory or same-specialty clinical experience when transferring into an RN ambulatory role.
Ability to meet the described physical requirements, including full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and corrected hearing and vision to normal range.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Wound experience.
Nursing home or home health care experience.

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care in an ambulatory setting.
Assess health status, complete nursing assessments, perform telephone triage, and establish care plans.
Administer medications and treatments.
Initiate CPR and other emergency measures.
Notify the physician and/or Licensed Independent Provider (LIP) of abnormal findings.
Assist with specialized diagnostic procedures, therapeutic procedures, and specialized patient care equipment.
Develop, evaluate, adapt, and document health education, and provide it to patients and families.
Cover other nursing roles within the department.
Travel within the region to support physician clinics and surgical procedures, as needed.
Follow Standard Precautions and use personal protective equipment as required for procedures.