Float Registered Nurse
About the role
The rewards at Healogics are immense, starting with the important work we do to change patients' lives. We also understand that meaningful work is hard work, and we are committed to supporting and compensating our employees for the tremendous service they provide.
Responsibilities
- Provides patient care to Wound Care Center patients and handles patient intake and discharge processes as assigned and according to the hospital and nursing standards
- May also serve as Case Manager to a group of patients as assigned. This entails: Performing the initial nursing assessment, communicating findings with the assigned physician, assessing the wound stage and measurements, documenting care plans, evaluating the patient's status in regards to desired outcomes, and identifying patient care situations that require intervention
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives, providing education to the patient or caregiver, and serving as a patient advocate in the delivery and coordination of the patient care
- Performs hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) related duties as assigned, upon completion of the Healogics hyperbaric training
- Collaborates as needed with other healthcare providers, Wound Care Center Providers, the Program Director and the Medical Director regarding clinic and patient needs
- Maintains documentation as a Documentation Assistant (scribe) in accordance with Healogics policy
- Performs other duties as required
Requirements
- Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Current RN license in the state of practice – to be maintained throughout the duration of employment in the position
- Medical Surgical, Home Health or Wound Care Certification preferred
- Wound care experience preferred
Qualifications
- Demonstrated competency in BLS (Basic Life Support)
- Demonstrated organization, prioritization and time-management skills
- Basic knowledge of regulatory/accrediting requirements for healthcare organizations
- Strong interpersonal, listening, as well as oral and written communication skills, to include presentation skills and ability to translate complex technical terms in laymen’s terms
- Customer service skills and follow-up skills
- Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills
- Teaching skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to work on multiple tasks at the same time
- Ability to work with others and in a team environment
- Ability to stay calm in all situations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
- Working knowledge of computerized nursing systems
Skills
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- Organization, prioritization and time-management skills
- Interpersonal, listening, and communication skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Teaching skills
- Customer service skills
- Fast-paced environment adaptability
- Teamwork
- Stress management
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Benefits
The hourly rate for this position generally ranges between $39.88-$50.26 Per Hour. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications: education, experience, geography as well as operational needs and other considerations permitted by law.
Pay
The hourly rate for this position generally ranges between $39.88-$50.26 Per Hour. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications: education, experience, geography as well as operational needs and other considerations permitted by law.
Schedule
This position is typically full-time, but may vary based on operational needs and other considerations permitted by law.