Northwestern Medicine · 5 hours ago
Wound Care RN BSN Full Time Days
Glenview, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expNorthwestern Medicine is a leader in the healthcare industry, committed to a patient-first approach. They are seeking a Wound Care RN BSN to provide comprehensive nursing care, conduct assessments, and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Emergency MedicineHealth CareHospitalMedicalNutritionRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Initiate a nursing assessment of patient's condition upon admission
Assess and interpret reports communicating findings with the assigned physician
Recognize and assess initial alterations in the patient's body systems and verbalize this to other members of the health care team
Organize assessment data for accuracy, completeness and confidentiality
Record assessment data in an orderly fashion and communicate, revise and verbalize pertinent information to other health care team members
Assess, stage, and measure wounds accurately and in accordance with policy
Photograph wounds according to policy and procedure
Complete in an accurate manner all admission nursing chart forms
Assess compliance to the clinical pathway and be instrumental in bringing to the attention of the physician or health care team missing components
Identify patient care situations that require intervention, implement nursing actions and evaluate responses
Identify patient/family education and discharge needs and implement a teaching plan of care
Document a plan of care accurately for all assigned patients
Identify the patient's present and potential problems from the assessment
Determine patient's health status and incorporate into the plan of care
Collaborate with physician to develop a plan of care based on assessment data
Develop and implement a teaching plan
Prioritize problems according to impact on health status
Formulate desired outcomes specific to patient's problems and WHC protocols
Ensure desired outcomes that are mutually agreed upon by the patient, family (when appropriate) and the nurse
Formulate desired outcomes that are specific and measurable within a certain time frame and consistent with other health providers' expectations
Identify home health needs, evaluate support systems, and identify patient teaching needs from admission to discharge
Participate in implementing planned changes and activities to improve care
Hold self and staff accountable for the delivery of quality nursing care
Promote harmonious relationships and favorable attitudes among team members
Assess whether than plan of care is effective with the physician and is instrumental in initiating changes as necessary
Implement wound care and HBO protocols when clinically indicated
Individualize care according to age specific population
Assist physician with wound therapy
Accurately complete the superbill and ensure that all orders and charges are initiated accurately
Coordinate activities with other disciplines (rehab, nutrition, diabetic education, home health, DME, nursing homes and other ancillary services)
Evaluate achievement or lack of achievement of desired outcomes
In collaboration with the physician and other health care members, revise the plan of care and continuously reassess and evaluate until desired outcome is obtained
Complete the 4 week reviews in a timely manner and ensure all recommendations to the plan are activated in the physician orders
Participate in quality improvement/staff meetings
Function as a case manager for a defined patient population
Coordinate office visits, pre-procedure work-ups, and patient education with the multidisciplinary team
Foster continuity of care between WHC and care taker (home, hospital, home health, etc.)
Coordinate the use of clinic staff, exam room space, and supplies
Prepare for clinic to enable accurate and complete updates to the physician
Assist others within the clinic
Triage telephone calls and assist with scheduling
Maintain an open, professional communication line with patients, physicians, and staff
Safely operate all clinical equipment in the clinic
Maintain appropriate infection control procedures
Maintain skills and knowledge through training and continuing education
Monitor condition of equipment and report malfunctions to Clinical Manager
Adhere to time and attendance policies
Support and adhere to NHC and Hospital policy and procedures
Qualification
Required
Registered Nursing license issued by the State of Illinois
Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
BLS through American Heart Association
An essential function of this job is the ability to lift/carry weight of up to 50 pounds
An essential function of this job is the ability to push/pull with 50 pounds of force
Preferred
Wound care experience and three to five years of related work experience
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Loan forgiveness
401(k) matching
Lifecycle benefits
Company
Northwestern Medicine
Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine around a strategic vision to transform the future of health care.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25M2018-06-26Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Howard Chrisman, MD
President and CEO
John A. Orsini, CPA
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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