Job Summary
Responsible for the coordination of clinical activities of the Wound Clinic including but not limited to use of organizational skills, training, planning, implementing, evaluating, and providing patient care using hospital and nursing standards. Collaborates with other health care providers, Wound Clinic Physicians, Program Director, and Medical Director, regarding clinic and patient needs. Consistently reviews current processes and procedures and identifies and implements areas of improvement while adhering to HIPAA, HFAP, ISDH, CMS as well as hospital and OIS requirements. Engages in staff development by providing general in-services, individual instruction, and orientation. Collaborates with the Program Director to achieve Wound Clinic's objectives, from both budgetary and financial perspectives. Prepares and presents Wound Clinic's quality measures to the hospital.
Collaborates with the Program Director to:
- Promote staff development activities.
- Adhere to the hospital policies and procedures.
- Develop an effective team, motivates and influences staff to excel.
- Product comparison.
- Chart auditing
- Hospital skills day
- Inpatient structure
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Job Requirements
- Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Must hold a current Indiana Registered Nurse License.
- Two years of previous nursing experience.
- BLS certification or must obtain during Orientation and prior to reporting to department.
Preferred Job Requirements
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
- A professional knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and other managed care regulations pertinent to reimbursement practices.
- Maintain competent knowledge and skills to access nursing care based on age-specific and developmental needs of the patient (child-geriatrics).
- Be able to comprehend research materials, statistics, and medical records to communicate findings effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively and tactfully communicate with patients and their families and guests, co-workers, managers, providers and other hospital personnel on a one-to-one basis using appropriate grammar, vocabulary and word usage.
- Interpersonal skills necessary in order to carry out duties in a professional manner, as well as the ability to work well under stress.
- Highly developed computer skills to include proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and proficiently perform computer applications related to department operations and job function.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Analytical and statistical skills to comprehend and analyze healthcare data and reports.
- Strong organizational skills in order to manage multiple issues simultaneously combined with the ability to effectively prioritize work flow.
- Ability to be discreet and protect the integrity of any confidential matter or information encountered during the performance of job duties.
Working Conditions
- Clinical environment as well as different nursing units with risk of exposure to blood, body fluid or other potentially infectious materials.
- May be at risk for electrical hazards or hazardous materials.
- Works with protected health information.
- May work extended hours, holidays or weekends based on the needs of the department.
Physical and Mental Activities, Tools and Equipment
- Standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling to provide patient care and to utilize patient care devices necessary to perform duties in a safe manner.
- Uses of computers and other standard office equipment along with patient care equipment.
- Lifting supplies and equipment typically found in office or clinical areas.
- Direct involvement in implementing and evaluating new techniques and equipment related to nursing practice.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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