At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

　　Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

　　The RN Outpatient Wound Care performs and documents complete patient assessments, initiates and maintains current nursing care plans for all assigned patients, identifies patient learning needs to provide individualized and comprehensive teaching, administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures, and acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the Outpatient Wound Care department.

　　Essential Job Functions • Adheres to and promotes departmental plans, goals, and objectives in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, regulatory, and Joint Commission for Accreditation of Hospital Operations.

　　• Serves as a team player to provide appropriate wound service coverage in the center.

　　• Assists clinical leadership in monitoring clinic flow to improve efficiencies and productivity.

　　• Collaborates with the clinical leaders and other regional leaders to drive consistency and standardization of best practices.

　　• Works with hospital personnel to ensure availability of adequate resources, supplies, equipment, and services.

　　• Develops and maintains effective working relationship working with physicians and all wound center staff.

　　• Works collaboratively with hospital partners, as appropriate, to maintain fiscal objectives and seek opportunities for cost-saving measures. • Be mindful of revenue cycle components including scheduling, registration, clinical coverage/treatment, documentation, billing, collections, and denials. • Assists leadership to perform auditing to ensure documentation supports reimbursement.

　　• BSMH nurses are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model.

　　This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

　　Licensing/Certification

　　Current RN license in state they are working or covered by compact or RN applicant (required)

　　BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)

　　CWCN (Certified Wound Care Nurse) (preferred)

　　COCN (Certified Ostomy Care Nurse) (preferred)

　　CCCN (Certified Continence Care Nurse) (preferred)

　　CWON (Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse) (preferred)

　　Education

　　Graduate of an accredited nursing program (required)

　　Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)

　　Master of Science Nursing (preferred)

　　Work Experience

　　Recent experience in acute care and/or home health care (required)

　　Experience in Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (preferred)

　　Training

　　EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)

　　Wound Care Centers that offer HBOT will need successful completion of Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) approved 40-hour course within 6 months of hire and completion of written exam (required)

　　Language

　　None

　　Patient Population

　　Adults (18-64 years)

　　Geriatrics (65 years and older)

　　Working Conditions

　　Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur

　　May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse

　　May be required to use physical restraints

　　May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

　　May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights

　　May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids

　　May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials

　　May have periods of constant interruptions

　　General office environment

　　Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions

　　Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel

　　Prolonged periods of working alone

　　Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

　　Physical Requirements

　　Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.) 1-33%

　　Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.) 1-33%

　　Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.) 1-33%

　　Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.) 1-33%

　　Stoop/Kneel 1-33%

　　Crawling 1-33%

　　Climbing 0%

　　Balance 1-33%

　　Bending 1-33%

　　Sitting 34-66%

　　Walking 1-33%

　　Standing 34-66%

　　Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

　　Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

　　Perform shift work

　　Maneuver weight of patients

　　Hear alarms/telephone

　　Reach above shoulder

　　Repetitive arm/hand movements

　　Finger Dexterity

　　Color Vision

　　Acuity - far

　　Acuity - near

　　Depth perception

　　Exposure to/Use of Latex products

　　Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

　　Exposure to moving mechanical parts

　　Exposure to dust/fumes

　　Exposure to potential electrical shock

　　Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

　　Exposure to high pitched noises

　　Skills

　　Appropriately assigns patient care

　　Safely and efficiently develops, implements, and prioritizes plan of care

　　Ability to teach clinical skills and share clinical knowledge

　　Perform comprehensive patient clinical assessment

　　Ongoing assessment of patient care during treatment

　　Application of the nursing process in patient care delivery

　　Patient and family education

　　Attention to detail

　　Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills at all levels

　　Critical Thinking

　　Collaboration

　　Teamwork

　　Conflict resolution

　　Active listening

　　Relationship building

　　Time Management

　　Dependability

　　Adaptability

　　Flexibility

　　Professionalism

　　Accountability

　　Stewardship of resources

　　Remains calm, adaptive, and collective during an emergency

　　Working knowledge of office and clinical technologies

　　Advanced Wound Care Nursing knowledge

　　Advanced Wound Care Nursing skills

　　Negative Pressure Therapy

　　Compression Therapy

　　Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

　　Utilization of skin substitutes

　　Total contact casting

　　Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

　　Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

　　Prescription drug coverage

　　Flexible spending accounts

　　Life insurance w/AD&D

　　Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

　　Paid time off

　　Educational Assistance

　　And much more

　　*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

　　All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [email protected] . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]