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PeaceHealth is seeking a RN - Wound Care Coord Per Diem for a per diem, Day shift position.Req ID: 178008JOB SUMMARYDevelop, coordinate, implement and evaluate case management of home health services for PeaceHealth Southwest (PHSW) skin/wound care services to ensure delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Provide wound care program management by developing and managing departmental skin and wound care practice standards. Ensure practice standard compliance with PHSW protocols and state/federal coverage and reimbursement rules. Analyze effectiveness of service line skin/wound care practice standards. Implement changes to enhance clinical and financial performance. Advocate accepted and preferred skin/wound care and wound care practices with physicians and other care providers.
Perform wound care management by conducting comprehensive assessments of all skin/wound care patients. Develop, implement and monitor the plan of care. Obtain payer authorizations and physician's orders to support appropriate levels of care and utilization. Provide and document patient skin/wound care. Provide wound care and related patient/family education.
Perform effective communication and documentation by communicating and documenting interventions, patient responses in accordance with standards. Utilize recognized organization communication standards. Keep abreast of and comply with departmental and organizational changes and events through reading appropriate communications and attending unit meetings, home health care conferences and assigned committee meetings.
Perform medication administration to include consistently adhering to medication administration policies and procedures. Demonstrate understanding of effects/side effects and combination effects of medications. Resolve medication discrepancies as they occur.
Ensure current wound care practices by acquiring and maintaining a current level of knowledge of skin/wound care practices and technology.
Perform general duties to include maintaining a working knowledge of infection control, risk management and emergency preparedness plans. Actively participate in performance improvement initiatives. Demonstrate knowledge of hospital, interdepartmental and unit goals, standards and operations.
Perform other related duties as may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION:
Graduate of an accredited school/college of nursing.
BSN preferred.
EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:
Minimum one year’s current home health and/or wound specialty experience (or equivalent education and/or experience).
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
WA State RN Licensure.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers required upon hire.
Valid driver's license with an automobile that is insured to state regulations and is in good running order.
Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) preferred.
Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN), Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) or Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) preferred.
OTHER SKILLS:
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to effectively communicate clinical information.
General knowledge of patient assessment and care and documentation and regulations related to home care nursing.
Must be self-directed with the ability to work under minimal supervision.
Strong organization skills with the ability to work independently or as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Strong analysis/problem solving skills.
Computer skills.
Ability to teach.
Knowledge of nursing processes and practices.
PHSW PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:
Work requires moderate physical exertion up to 33% of the time.
Ability to lift objects weighing over 80 lbs.
Work requires frequent exposure to minor cold, heat, poor ventilation or sharp instruments. Reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids once per month or more.
Duties require the ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail (more than 65% of work time).
"Provides patient care in an uncontrolled home environment; operates motor vehicle on urban and rural roadways up to 25% of each day."
There may be more than one opening on this posting.Please apply online to be considered. For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.About PeaceHealthPeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Wash., is a not-for-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, a multi-specialty medical group practice with more than 900 providers and 10 medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Northwest. In 1890, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace founded what has become PeaceHealth. Today, PeaceHealth is the legacy of its founding Sisters and continues with a spirit of respect, stewardship, collaboration and social justice in fulfilling its Mission.We offer competitive compensation, a robust benefits package at http://www.peacehealth.org/sites/default/files/externalallbenefitsoverview.pdf and a collaborative, Mission-driven work environment! To learn more about working at PeaceHealth and the Vancouver community please visit our homepage: www.peacehealth.org/careers .Get a feeling for the Spirit of PeaceHealth through this three-minute video , and visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PeaceHealthCareers or LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/company/peacehealth !Questions? Review our Employment FAQ at http://www.peacehealth.org/sites/default/files/externalcandidatefaq2.pdf or email Recruitment@peacehealth.org . Please note this email does not accept resumes or applications.Location: Vancouver, MacArthur (155)Job Category: NursingShift: DayShift Length: 8 HoursFTE: 0.0Work Type: Per Diem/ReliefHourly compensation starts at: $40.25, more depending on experienceRequired Certifications/Licensure: Basic Life Support; Drivers License; Registered Nurse - WashingtonPeaceHealth is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified job applicants and employees without regard to the following statuses: protected veteran; qualified individual with a disability; race; ethnicity; religion; gender; pregnancy; gender identity; national origin; age; genetic information; sexual orientation; or any other protected status in accordance with local, state, or federal laws.The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of caregivers assigned to this job.Posting Notes: Vancouver Nursing Clinic, Home Health, Hospice, Long-Term Care Nursing Per Diem/Relief CARE CONTINUUM SVCS
