Independence Health System · 2 days ago
CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL CNC RN - CLARION WOUND CTR
Clarion, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expIndependence Health System is seeking a Certified Professional CNC RN for their Clarion Wound Center. The CNC will act as a front-line care provider and leader for the healthcare team, focusing on improving patient care delivery and advocating for patients and families within the healthcare system.
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Responsibilities
Leads, motivates, initiates change and assumes responsibility for professional growth and development
Models and exemplifies the Leadership Pledge in a consistent and proactive manner. Leads change in a complex care environment
Assumes role of the Manager (Nurse Manager if applicable) in his/her absence
Aligns department with strategy map and continually works to implement drivers in support of Independence Health mission and vision and values
Makes a recommendation for at least one process improvement initiative for department on an annual basis
Participates in root cause analysis of reoccurring problems and takes appropriate action
Assists manager in departmental activities, represents department on committees
Assists manager to assure staff completes PPDs on a timely basis
Maintains a safe working environment; assures staff comply with safety, environmental and infection control guidelines
Assists manager to assure completion of mandatory annual education and competencies relative to job-specific criteria within department (staff licenses/registration)
Supports standards of attendance policy consistently (unscheduled absences, breaks or meal periods) to all department staff
Participates in decision making with Manager (Nurse Manager where applicable) to consistently apply corrective action standards
Supports staff to comply with infection control and safety measures set forth by Independence Health
Practices and encourages survey readiness in compliance with agency regulations and guidelines
Demonstrates expectations of confidentiality by continually encouraging staff to keep private information confidential
Performs in accordance with Independence Health's behavioral standards in support of the mission, vision, true north and values. Hold staff accountable for modeling the behavioral standards
May and can conduct client service recovery issues within required time frame and to the satisfaction of the customer
Involves staff in decision making and problem solving
Considers global implementations of decisions made; involves all appropriate departments and individuals for optimal outcome
Is knowledgeable of and works within the department budgets; looks for opportunities to reduce operating costs while balancing quality resources
Identifies and recommends revenues enhancement opportunities
Provides input in performance appraisals and hiring decisions. May conduct interviews with Manager and/or Leadership and utilizes the peer interview process
Assists manager(s) to promptly investigate and resolve SORs and incident reports as necessary
Acts on most urgent tasks; available resources and provides clear direction
Recommends and may draft department policies and procedures
In collaboration with the manager (where applicable) provides input for performance goals of staff; coaches toward compliance and addresses variance
Provides opportunities for staff to actively provide input into decision-making process. Seeks input before decision is made
Assists Manager with communication and maintaining a department communication board for the purpose of displaying current information
Interventional Radiology Department (where applicable) will participate and lead daily meetings
Participates in decision making with Managers (Nurse Manager if applicable) to hire, transfer and promote employees
Trains and develops other employees
Updates stakeholders on project process; uses sound judgment
Facilitates teamwork through coaching and mentoring of staff. Serves as a resource for other employees
Builds trust through fostering empowerment and shared decision making within the appropriate level and scope of authority
Oversees the daily clinical practice activities to ensure that patient care is delivered in accordance with the PA Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies, procedures, and protocols, and other professional standards of care
Regularly reviews a sampling of patient charts to evaluate staff compliance with the nursing process and for completeness, accuracy and timeliness of documentation
Conducts daily patient rounds to assess the status of the patients and the quality of care delivered (not applicable in Bariatric)
Monitors patient care to ensure that it is planned and provided through an interdisciplinary effort
Regularly accompanies and/or communicates with physicians on rounds to answer questions and resolve problems/issues related to medical treatment
Assigns patient care according to staff competency
Provides direct patient care as assigned
Where applicable for Bariatric, facilitates and maintains Task Force initiatives
Develops an educational process for the provision and coordination of patient care activities that promote and maintain health, fosters self-care, and improves outcomes
Assists in the coordination of the educational process to ensure that patients/families and staff receive education specific to their clinical areas and the patients/families served
Ensures the process includes education about safely and the effective use of medication, pain and managing pain, available resources, how to obtain further care, and information about their responsibilities in their care
Plans and implements patient/family teaching and monitors staff compliance with the interdisciplinary record of patient education
Provides and reviews written discharge instructions that demonstrate an inter-relationship between education, discharge planning and continuity of care
Maintains a collaborative relationship with physicians and other health care providers to achieve desired patient outcomes and assure a continuous flow of patient care
Communicates pertinent information for interdisciplinary patient care (conferences, shift reports and internal and external transfers are respective to the nursing areas) not applicable for Bariatric Surgery)
Takes action to proactively identify and resolve patient needs
Provides for patient safety in compliance with hospital and/or nursing department policies
Utilizes two forms of patient identification before implementing any form of patient care
Involves the patient and/or family in patient safety standards and processes
Minimizes the use of patient restraints and, if patient's condition warrants, monitors per individual assessed need and documents per policy (not applicable for Bariatric Surgery)
Assumes appropriate code team role during code situations or mock codes, or RRT's (not applicable for Bariatric Surgery)
Responds effectively during emergency situations, including internal and external disasters
CNC functions in compliance with the specialty standards, practice guidelines and protocols to the assigned unit
The Registered Nurse may have direct oversight of the GN, LPN, Technical Partner, ALS Technician, Nurse Extern and Unit Clerks. This oversight includes the Registered Nurse conducting the initial comprehensive assessment and interpreting the assessment to initiate the interprofessional plan of care. This oversight includes supervision of the delegation of duties that are within the scope and capability of the care team supervised
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduate of an accredited Nursing program
RN, Diploma/Associate degree
Minimum one (1) year relevant nursing experience
Minimum two (2) years of clinical experience
Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice
Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience
Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania required
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program required
Current National/ANCC approved certification
One Professional Contribution
Act 33 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system
Current NIH Stroke Scale or completion within 6 months of hire/transfer into department
Current ACLS or completion within one year of hire/transfer date into department
Preferred
National certification in area of specialty
Charge nurse experience
Experience in Healthcare setting
Company
Independence Health System
Independence Health System offers patients nationally recognized quality care in cardiology, orthopedics, palliative care, and maternity as well as a broad range of surgical, medical, emergency, and behavioral health services, and an extensive network of primary care physicians.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-01-03Acquired
Leadership Team
Laurie English
Sr. VP/ Chief Human Resources Officer, MBA, SPHR
Carol Fox
Chief Medical Officer
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