Wound Care Registered Nurse at Beacon Health Systems in Elkhart, Indiana

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY

• Reports to the Manager of the Wound Clinic. Performs thorough assessments of wounds. Plans a course of action, implements the appropriate treatment, and evaluates the results. Works collaboratively with the patient care team to educate patients and establishes strong patient family relationships. Collaborates with other professional, clinical and ancillary staff in providing quality care to patients. Displays strong teamwork. Exhibits self-care and self-knowing in order to be empathetic and compassionate with every interaction. Uses independent judgment to ensure optimal delivery of patient care and appropriate use of available resources. Serves as a resource to other staff.

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  MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.


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  VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.


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  SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

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  Education and Experience
  • The knowledge, skills, and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of a Bachelor's Degree. Must be licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Indiana. Wound Certification from an accredited program is preferred. A minimum of 1 to 2 years of job-related experience is preferred. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS/CPS). Must maintain current CPR certification.
  
  


• Knowledge & Skills


• Ability to communicate positively and effectively with all levels of participants in health care delivery, in both formal and informal settings and with individuals as well as groups of varying size.


• Clinical expertise appropriate for designated patient population.


• Accepts responsibility and accountability for own actions.


• Skills in auditing outcomes concurrently and retrospectively.


• Advanced analytical and problem solving skills; computer use required.


• Organizes work load efficiently.


• Capable of managing complex workload and establishing priorities.


• Maintains up to date knowledge of reimbursement processes and community resources.


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  Working Conditions
  • Complexity of workload and communications may involve mental stress.
  
  


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  Physical Demands
  • Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e. to walk/stand for prolonged periods of time, push carts/wheelchairs up to 50 pounds, to position/lift patients at a maximum of 35 pounds unassisted, over 35 pounds requires assistance, provide CPR, etc.) to perform the essential functions of the position.