RN Wound Care-Outpatient

About the Role:

Responsible for the delivery and coordination of clinical care and services in the wound care center to promote optimal healing outcomes through evidence-based wound care practices, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. These include, but are not limited to, utilization of skills in organization, planning, implementing, evaluating, and providing care through the use of hospital and nursing standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania. BSN preferred. BLS competency required.
• 3-5 years clinical experience preferred
• Planning/organization, dependability, oral communications, teamwork, professionalism, high energy, follow-up, customer service, collaboration, interpersonal skills. Proficiency with documentation and electronic medical records ensures accurate tracking of patient progress and compliance with healthcare regulations. Additionally, familiarity with advanced wound care techniques and technologies for the application of the most effective therapies to promote healing and prevent complications.
• Multi-tasking, problem-solving, must be able to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Wound Care (e.g., Certified Wound Care Nurse - CWCN or equivalent).
• Experience with advanced wound care technologies and modalities.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• Additional certifications such as Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or Certified Hyperbaric Technologist (CHT).
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and outpatient wound care clinics.

Responsibilities:

• Provides case management to a group of patients providing specific assessments according to

  protocols and procedures, clinical competence in procedural skills, treatments, and patient/caregiver

  education related to wound care management, and acts as patient advocate in the delivery and

  coordination of patient care.

• Provides efficient and effective care with the guidance of the physician during the clinic sessions,

  attends the clinics where scheduled and is dependable. Able to manage a number of patients at the

  same time with high energy and organization.

• Collaborates with other health care providers, wound care center physicians, program director, and

  medical director, regarding clinic and patient needs.

• Performs direct patient care when not performing a case management function.

• Demonstrates the Regional Hospital of Scranton Standards of Behavior in the performance of daily

  responsibilities.

• Actively supports and complies with Regional Hospital Scranton, Corporate Responsibility

  Program, including the standards of Responsible Conduct.

Skills:

The RN Wound Care nurse utilizes clinical assessment skills daily to evaluate wound status and identify changes requiring intervention. Strong communication skills are essential for educating patients and collaborating effectively with healthcare team members to ensure cohesive care delivery. Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities enable the nurse to develop and adjust individualized treatment plans based on patient response and emerging clinical evidence. Proficiency with documentation and electronic medical records ensures accurate tracking of patient progress and compliance with healthcare regulations. Additionally, familiarity with advanced wound care techniques and technologies allows the nurse to apply the most effective therapies to promote healing and prevent complications.