Outpatient Wound Care RN (No Weekends/Holidays)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).

2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Three (3) years clinical experience in Nursing.

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).

2. Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) Certification.

EXPERIENCE:

1. One (1) year of experience as a certified wound care nurse.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Communicates and interacts with clients, families, visitors, physicians, departmental and hospital staff and the public in general in a manner that demonstrates professionalism and concern for the individuals' need(s).

2. Remains current and responsive to changes in healthcare delivery, standards established by professional organizations, regulatory and accrediting bodies and the needs of the organization.

3. Ensures patients and caregivers receive education about their condition, therapies, and dressings.

4. Participates in the processes to assess and improve the services provided and compliance with regulatory requirements. Reports results assessment and improvement processes to the appropriate administrative levels.

5. Provides comprehensive wound management including assessing causative factors, nutritional needs and provide topical therapies to inpatient patients.

6. Provides instruction on proper wound dressing.

7. Assesses and treats draining wounds and fistulae.

8. Reviews and modifies pouch system problems.

9. Cross trains and supports outpatient wound care center as needed.

10. Provides recommendations on strategies to help improve and grow the inpatient and outpatient wound care program.

11. Collaborates with physician and/or care management as needed to plan and deliver patient care.

12. Reviews and develops nursing policies and procedures specific to wound care and ostomy.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health recommends minimizing the need for employees to manually lift patients, and limit safe patient handling to 35 pounds. All transfers, lifts and re-positioning will be completed utilizing the lift equipment and/or other patient handling aids as indicated by the patient's profile and appropriate algorithms.

2. Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 35+lbs

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Working closely with others.

2. Working protracted or irregular hours.

3. Working around biohazards.

4. Working around infectious diseases.

5. Working with hands in water.

6. Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of relevant scientific principles, established standards of care and/or research findings.

2. Knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients.

3. Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process.

4. Knowledge of professional theory, practice and procedure.

5. Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, physicians, and other employees

Additional Job Description:

Administer hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients as prescribed by physician and under the direct supervision of the Director of Wound Care and the Medical Director. Responsible for the safe and effective operation of the hyperbaric chamber(s) and related support system. Perform necessary maintenance to system daily. Supervises each HBO treatment or ensures that treatments are supervised only by qualified staff that has been trained in hyperbaric medicine. Provides all patient education and patient care in the HBO unit. Serve as Hyperbaric Safety Director and complete the required Safety Director training. Job Description

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Assists in patient preparation for treatment.

2. Performs patient assessments including vital signs, blood glucose checks and TCPO2 tests.

3. Keeps complete and accurate patient records as they pertain to treatment documentation.

4. Performs hyperbaric chambers and operations and system maintenance as required.

5. Works closely with the Medical and Nursing Directors to develop and annually review/revise department policies and procedures and operational and maintenance documents.

6. Ensures that Physicians sign all required documents.

7. Works closely with the Program Manager to coordinate and approve all hyperbaric chamber upgrades, modifications, and repairs to hyperbaric systems, including interaction with hospital maintenance, and that all activities are done in accordance with appropriate safety standards. Ensures that the testing of all modifications is performed before manned pressurization.

8. Cross trains to assist in the wound care center.

9. Stocks, orders, and manages supplies in both areas.

10. Supports clinical hyperbaric facility accreditation.

11. Participates in the safety program.

12. Ensures department compliance with NFPA 99, Hyperbaric Facilities, and with unit safety policies and procedures.

13. Ensures department compliance with JCAHO, Department of Health and Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society accreditation standards.

14. Evaluates hyperbaric chamber equipment/supplies used in the chamber and ensures that they meet all safety requirements before they are permitted inside the chamber.

15. Maintains a safe environment in the hyperbaric facility for patients and staff and uses approved and recognized monoplace treatment protocols.

16. Sets up a procedure to assist the Program Manager and Medical Director in reviewing and documenting safety-related events and discusses appropriate events with others to facilitate learning.

17. Participates in hyperbaric chamber safety drills which are tailored to improve staff response to emergency situations.

18. Participates in annual review of safety related events to identify trends and monitor improvement.

19. Fosters a positive relationship between the department and local Fire Marshall, Emergency Medical Services Director, and Pressure Vessel Inspector, as appropriate.

20. Participates and aides in preparing for accreditation as needed.

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West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.