Wound Clinic Lead Nurse

Date Posted:  August 29, 2019
Reports to:  Clinic Nurse Manager
Location: Mercy Hospital
Job Status/Hours:  Full time

Position Summary: This position is responsible to assist in day-to-day clinic efficiency, patient flow and care coordination for wound clinic patients.

Responsibilities:

• Provide patient care support as directed by the physician. Room patients, manage patient flow, obtain adequate medical information /data to include vital signs and stated reason for visit.
• Proper management of wound care by treating and monitoring wounds under the direction of the physician.
• Assist in provider organization and completion of in baskets and coordinate communication of medical information.
• Pre visit planning includes verifying all orders are placed, all diagnostic and/or lab tests are schedule in an effort to maximize the patient visit.
• Demonstrate ability to work with confidential and controlled information including patient records, physician DEA numbers and prescriptions.
• Accurately transcribe provider’s verbal orders and implement plan.
• Prepare, explain and assist with procedures and treatments.
• Administer therapies including medications, calling in provider authorized prescriptions, prior authorizations or other support unique to a specialty provider.
• Complete prior authorization forms for medical and treatment therapies.
• Assist in clinic as needed with procedures and complete independent nurse visits.
• Provide patient care pre/post encounter or procedure.
• Provide patient with comprehensive discharge orders and plan per physician.
• Assist in the collection, labeling and processing specimens timely/accurately.
• Follow through to resolve service problems promptly and professionally with the involvement of the appropriate clinic personnel.
• Initiate outbound calls to patients which may include notification of test results, plans for follow up, or arrangement of appropriate appointments.
• Receive incoming calls and follow practice or protocol in gathering pertinent data regarding reason for call or patient request. Route calls to provider for review and/or recommendation.
• Document all encounters and patient interactions accurately and completely in EMR.
• When applicable forward call to provider team member during absence.
• Actively engage in Team Communication, huddles or other activities.
• Participate in team discussion on ways to improve patient care, refine existing workflows or establishing new processes for improved patient care.
• Clean and ensure the proper maintenance occurs for all exam rooms and sterilize instruments as trained.
• Ensure that required teaching supplies are restocked and readily available.

Qualifications:

1. LPN or CMA with experience in a cardiology/wound clinic
2. Experience with wounds strongly preferred
3. Advanced medical and cardiology terminology
4. Basic Life Support
5. Demonstrated strengths in the following competencies:

To apply, submit your resume to HumanResources@mhvi.com

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