JOB SUMMARY
Coordinates all wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatments into the total nursing care plan for patients, participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary departments and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
8-4:30
Minimum Education
- Current KY RN license, BSN preferred.
- Current BLS certification
Required Skills
- Ability to work will with others.
- A knowledge and understanding of the Billing and Coding guidelines.
Minimum Work Experience
- Minimum of 2 years of management experience in a Wound Treatment Program and Hyperbaric Medicine Department preferred.
FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS
Physical Requirements
Sitting - 1-15%
Walking - 16-31%
Standing - 16-31%
Bending/Squatting - 16-31%
Climbing/Kneeling - 16-31%
Twisting - 16-31%
OSHA Category
Minimal potential for direct exposures.
Visual and Hearing Requirements
Must be able to see with corrective eyewear.
Must be able to hear clearly with assistance.
Color vision ability required.
Other Physical/Environmental Demands
Lifting - 0-50lbs, 50lbs or more with assistance
Carrying - 0-50lbs, 50lbs or more with assistance
Pulling - up to 100lbs
Pushing - up to 100lbs
LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES
Mission, Service, and Values
Supports the hospital Mission, Service and Values.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential Functions
- Assess and documents accurate description of wounds.
- Collaborates with other healthcare team members to coordinate patient’s wound/ostomy care.
- Performs and assist physicians in wound treatments of the patient.
- Assist physician with procedures i.e. debridement, biopsy(s)
- Observes, records and reports to the nursing supervisor, physician and other healthcare team members on patients condition and reaction to treatment, drugs and changes in condition.
- Maintains the standards of nursing care and implements the policies and procedures of the hospital.
- Assesses the patient’s condition and nursing needs; sets goals; prescribes appropriate nursing actions to meet those goals and the physical, psychological, social and rehabilitative needs of the patient, including discharge planning.
- Participates in team conferences in development of individualized nursing care plans as needed.
- Conducts departmental in-services for continuing education for the various staff of the department and hospital.
- Provides education to patients/family regarding wound care and ostomy needs according to patients plan of care.
- Participates in economical utilization in supplies and ensures that equipment is maintained in a clean and safe manner.
- Participates in orientation of new personnel.
- Develops and documents discharge plan for outpatients with physician, patient/family and other available resources.
- Serves as an educator, consultant/resource regarding wound, Ostomy, incontinent needs to hospital and medical staff.
- Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patients such as cardiac arrest or emergencies relating to the hyperbaric chamber environment.
- Participates in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment.
- Routinely evaluates the plan of care and revises as needed based on patient assessment
- Accurately documents interventions in an appropriate and timely manner
- Implements and documents patient and family teaching as part of the plan of care
- Contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others by sharing knowledge and skills, and by providing constructive feedback, regarding their practice
- Attentive to detail
- Promotes confidentiality and uses complete discretion when discussing information
- Floats to other areas as assigned, responds with a positive attitude
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS
T.J Pledge
I Will Show Compassion
- see all patients, family members, coworkers, physicians, and anyone else at T.J. as my customer.
- recognize that each and every interaction I have at T.J. Regional Health matters
- show kindness and compassion towards my customers at all times
- be sensitive to the personal and private needs of every customer
I Will Cooperate With Others
- maintain zero tolerance for abusive behavior
- listen and be willing to accept fault when I make a mistake
- never underestimate the power of an apology
- refrain from blame and judgment
- bring a sense of calm to stressful situations
I Will Collaborate With Others
- value myself and every coworker as an equal part of one GREAT team working together
- treat others in a way that I would like to be treated
- participate only in conversations that are courteous, respectful, and reflect positively on my teammates and T.J. Regional Health
- foster a calm and pleasant atmosphere, and refrain from gossip, rumors, and insults
- speak honestly, seek truth, and act with integrity towards my teammates
- value the uniqueness and expertise that each team member contributes to the whole
- meet the need of the moment, regardless of whether or not it is considered part of my job
I Will Communicate
- always introduce myself, my role, and my purpose use body language, eye contact, and tone of voice that shows respect in every interaction
- follow the 10/5 rule: always acknowledging people at 10 feet away with a smile and always greeting people at 5 feet away
- escort any customer in need (visitors, patients) to their destination
I Will Adapt To Change
- be a part of the solution when I am presented with a challenge
- embrace change and set the example for those around me
- accept openly when there are changes that T.J. Regional and/or I have no control over
- manage the expectations of others by explaining duration and next steps as often as needed
I Will Be A Champion
- view myself as an owner of T.J. Regional Health and act accordingly
- take responsibility for the physical appearance of T.J. Regional Health, including my work area
- go out of my way to daily thank and compliment my customers and coworkers
- dare to make a difference and be exceptional
- constantly try to improve myself and T.J. Regional Health
- speak positively about T.J. Regional, while at work and in public places outside of work