RN Wound Care Raleigh Wound Care

Description

This position qualifies for a $10,000 commitment incentive paid out over 2 years.

Rex Raleigh Wound Clinic is currently seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team. Our team consists of professionals who approach their work with positivity, compassion, and a strong sense of teamwork. At UNC Rex, we not only offer opportunities for career advancement but also foster an enjoyable and family-oriented work environment.

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary:

Provides patient care in the Wound Care Center within the
scope of practice for the licensed Registered Nurse. Facilitates patient flow
and assists with the prioritization of work assignments.

Main location will be Rex Raleigh Wound Center, but could be floated to Knightdale Wound Center.

Responsibilities:
1.Maintains compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
2.Demonstrates clinical competence in patient care skills within the scope of practice for the registered nurse, to include patient assessment including assessment, measurement, and documentation of wounds, assisting with exams and procedures, administering medications, and providing patient education. Performs post-debridement measurement and documentation of procedure to ensure accurate billing.
3.Facilitates effective patient flow and assists with prioritization of work assignments. Collaborates with clinical staff for patients requiring the use of Hoyer lift and more than one staff member to complete patient treatment as ordered by provider.
4. Completes initial assessment for the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) safety questionnaire and collaborates with the HBOT tech prior to patient approval for service, to ensure a smooth treatment plan as ordered by the provider.
5. Completes nurse visits for ongoing ordered compression wraps, including an assessment, observation, and documentation of the condition of the wound. Responsible for communicating any concerning or notable changes to the provider when applicable.
6. Collaborates with insurance for provider orders for skin substitutions, home health visits, and wound vac treatments. Acts as a case manager for patients in the outpatient clinic.
7. Assists with the maintenance of adequate level of supplies and performs and documents medical equipment safety checks.
8. Participates in the cleaning and sterilization of surgical instruments in the clinic and adheres to the policies and procedures of the organization, consulting with Infection Prevention when necessary.
9. Adheres to the American Nurses association Code of Ethics. Recognizes, supports and utilizes evidence-based nursing practices.
10. Compliance with established safety and regulatory guidelines, including HIPAA, OSHA, and infection prevention policies and procedures. Participates in unit-based performance improvement activities.
11. Demonstrates good customer service skills when interacting with patients, families, and visitors. Exhibits effective and timely communication and demonstrates teamwork.
12.May serve as a Hyperbaric Technician as needed upon completion of necessary training and certification.
* Prepares the hyperbaric chamber, equipment and materials as needed for patients undergoing hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Operates, maintains and ensures the safety of the hyperbaric facility and all associated systems and equipment.
* Explains purpose and procedure of hyperbaric treatment to the patient. Keeps complete and accurate patient records as they pertain to treatment documentation.
* Assists with transporting of patients as required. Reports treatments to be conducted and condition of patients to care team. Takes an active role in hyperbaric medicine education programs as well as orienting other care team members to hyperbaric oxygen therapy and the Hyperbaric Medicine Department.
* Carries out hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatment protocols as prescribed by the Physician. Observes the patients and the hyperbaric systems during the course of hyperbaric oxygen treatment. Reports unusual occurrences to the Safety Officer and Physician and appropriately documents patients' condition.

Other information:
Education Requirements:
* Diploma, associate degree (AND) or bachelor's degree (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
* Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina, BLS.
* Hyperbaric Technologist Certification (CHT) certification if performing Hyperbaric Tech duties.
Professional Experience Requirements:
* Previous experience in physician office, wound care, or urgent care preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
* Language skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret clinical information and technical procedures. Ability to document clinical information timely and accurately. Ability to effectively communicate information and respond to questions from patients, physicians, family members, and other staff. Mathematical skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, rations and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions.

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC REX Healthcare

Organization Unit: Rex Raleigh Wound Care

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range:$33.37 - $47.97 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.