RN Outpatient Clinic - Full-time / Part-time

UnityPoint Trinity Moline

RN Outpatient Clinic Wound

FTE: PRN (Not Benefit Eligible)

Shift: Days, No Weekends No Holidays

POSITION TITLE: Registered Nurse

DEPARTMENT: Wound Center

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Responsible for the coordination of clinical activities of the Wound Care Center. 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:

A. EDUCATION, TRAINING EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

B. KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES SKILLS:

* Planning/organizing, dependability, multitasking, problem-solving, oral communication, teamwork, professionalism, high energy, follow-up, customer service, collaboration and interpersonal skills.

* Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

* Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

* Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

* Must be able to use Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as web- based database.

C. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Registered Nurse with a current license, Wound Care Certification preferred. Medical Surgical, home health, or wound care, also preferred. Maintains and demonstrates competency in BLS (Basic Life Support), infections control, safety and all unit required skill review.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

A. RESPONSIBLE TO: Wound Program Director

B. WORKERS SUPERVISED: none

C. INTER-RELATIONSHIPS: patients, visitors, staff and physicians.

JOB DUTIES:

RESPONSIBILITIES/ADMINISTRATIVE/CLINICAL:

1. 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 delivery and coordination of patient care.

2. 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 withhigh energy and organization.

3. Collaborates with other health care providers, wound care center Physicians, Program Director and Medical Director, regarding clinic and patient needs.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

. May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases

. Potential exposure to the risk of bloodborne pathogens Category I

. Potential exposure to the risk of bloodborne pathogens Category II

. Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards

. Exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment

. May be exposed to biohazardous, radioactive substances

. Exposed to housekeeping/cleaning agents/chemicals

. May be exposed to toxic chemicals

. Occasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elements

. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances

. May be exposed to/occasionally exposed to patient elements

. Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries and illness)

. Handles emergency or crisis situations

. May perform emergency care

. Exposed to hot or noisy equipment

. Exposed to hot and humid work environment

. Exposed to hazards of steam and heat

. Exposed to heat, wetness, odors in kitchen and/or patient areas

. Exposed to varying degrees of kitchen elements

. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours

. Requires judgement/action which could result in serious consequences

. Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries

. May be exposed to environmental temperature changes: hot to cold, etc.

. May be exposed to extremes of heat and cold in all weather conditions

. Works in a smoke-free environment. Continuous exposure to video display terminal

. Occasional exposure to video display terminal

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

. Light physical effort (lift/carry up to 10 lbs)

. Moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs)

. Heavy physical effort (lift/carry up to 35 lbs)

. Extremely heavy physical effort (lift/carry 35 lbs or more)

. Continuously sedentary position

. Mostly sedentary work

. Occasional standing/walking

. Occasional prolonged standing/walking

. Frequent prolonged standing/walking

. Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking

. Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients

. Occasionally lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients

. Assists with lifting and moving patients

. Lifts supplies/equipment

. Occasionally lifts supplies/equipment

. Pushes/pulls or moves/lifts heavy equipment/supplies

. Manual dexterity and mobility

. Intermittent exertion when performing treatments

. Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching

. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching

. Requires far acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 feet or more

. Requires near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less

KEY PERFORMANCE GOALS

DEMONSTRATION OF VALUES: Consistently demonstrates Trinitys values in the performance of job

duties and responsibilities.

A. Demonstrates Excellence A standard of the highest quality in the service we deliver to meet the various needs of our customers.

B. Demonstrates Flexibility An openness to the change which accompanies the exploration of new ways of delivering service.

C. Demonstrates Integrity The assurance that all our dealings with patients and their families, physicians, employees, suppliers, and the community members and others with whom we do business, will be filled with respect, fairness and honesty.

D. Demonstrates Respect Treat everyone with courtesy, dignity and compassion.

E. Demonstrates Service A pledge to offer appropriate services to all persons, regardless of socioeconomic status, race or religion.

F. Demonstrates Teamwork A cooperative effort, involving employees, physicians, patients, and community members, working together to provide quality, compassionate, cost-effective health care.

PRINCIPLES OF HOSPITALITY: Consistently demonstrates Trinitys Principles of Hospitality when

interacting with patients, families, physicians, co-workers, visitors, and others.

A. Is friendly.

B. Responds quickly.

C. Takes ownership.

D. Is a valued information resource.

E. Shows respect for others.

F. Provides value-added service.

G. Projects a professional image.

CORPORATE INTEGRITY PLAN: Consistently demonstrates support of Trinitys Corporate Integrity Plan in the performance of job duties and responsibilities.

A. Develops and maintains knowledge of current rules, regulations, policies, and statutes that affect his/her job.

B. Monitors his/her work area to ensure corporate integrity issues are identified and addressed.

C. Reports Corporate Integrity Plan compliance issues in an appropriate and timely manner.

D. Supports Trinitys Corporate Integrity Plan.

PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL COMMITMENT: Consistently demonstrates appropriate commitment to professional development.

A. Completes all mandatory in-services and competency requirements.

B. Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development. Pursues opportunities for professional enrichment.

C. Utilizes supplies and resources of the organization in a cost effective manner.

D. Maintains commitment to working scheduled hours.

E. Knows and follows the Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the department/unit. Takes appropriate measures to prevent unsafe actions or conditions from resulting in harm to self or others. Reports accidents/injuries in a thorough and timely manner. Reports for duty in the proper mental, physical, and emotional condition.

This position description was developed to enhance the communication of job and performance expectations between the employee and the department manager/director and/or vice-president and should not be considered a contractual agreement or an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. The specifications, responsibilities and activities will be reviewed on a regular basis for modification or change, and may be initiated as needed.

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