Registered Nurse

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care to individuals at the Wound Care Center, managing patient intake and discharge processes in accordance with hospital and nursing standards.

• Provide assistance in the vein clinic following completion of Healogics Vein Clinic training.

• Potentially serve as a Case Manager for assigned patients, which includes:

  • Conducting initial nursing assessments and communicating findings with the designated physician.

  • Evaluating wound stage and measurements, documenting care plans, monitoring patient progress toward desired outcomes, and identifying situations needing intervention.

• Participate in quality improvement activities, educate patients and caregivers, and advocate for patients in coordinating and delivering care.

• Perform duties related to hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) after completing Healogics hyperbaric training.

• May assume hyperbaric safety director responsibilities upon completing required Healogics safety director training.

• Collaborate with healthcare providers, Wound Care Center staff, Program Director, and Medical Director to address clinic and patient care needs.

• May act as a Documentation Assistant (scribe) following Healogics policy.

• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, and Credentials

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

• Current, valid RN license in the state of practice, maintained throughout employment

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

• Certifications in Medical-Surgical Nursing, Home Health, or Wound Care preferred

• Experience in wound care preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven competency in Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills

• Basic understanding of regulatory and accrediting standards for healthcare organizations

• Excellent interpersonal, listening, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex medical information for patients

• Strong customer service and follow-up skills

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities

• Teaching and patient education skills

• Ability to handle a fast-paced work environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively

• Ability to remain calm under pressure

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

• Familiarity with computerized nursing documentation systems

Physical Demands

• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods (4+ hours)

• Perform repetitive motions

• Frequent movement including bending, stooping, reaching, grasping, and pushing/pulling

• Clear verbal communication and auditory perception

• Visual acuity including close, distance, peripheral vision, and color recognition

• Travel as required by car, plane, or other means

• Ability to lift and move objects up to 20 pounds manually and up to 75 pounds with equipment assistance

• Extended computer use requiring frequent typing and screen viewing (4+ hours)

Work Environment

• Standard office setting

• Exposure to mechanical and electrical equipment

• Patient care areas

• Proximity to moving objects and electrical currents