Wound Care Clinician Outpatient (RN) Full-Time

Wound Care Nurse

Provides compassionate, effective outpatient clinical wound care to patients, often in a fast-paced environment. May case-manage a group of patients, will work under the guidance of clinic physicians and the Clinical Coordinator, provide patient/caregiver wound-related education, communicate with other healthcare providers regarding a patient's care, enter and evaluate data, and maintain patient charting.

Job Description

• Provide outpatient clinical wound care to patients in a fast-paced environment
• Case-manage a group of patients under the guidance of clinic physicians and the Clinical Coordinator
• Provide patient/caregiver wound-related education
• Communicate with other healthcare providers regarding a patient's care
• Enter and evaluate data and maintain patient charting

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required; four years of experience and/or training directly applicable to the position may substitute for the degree
• Registered Nurse with current New Mexico license or compact state license
• BLS issued through the American Heart Association required; ACLS preferred
• Wound Care and/or Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy certifications preferred
• Basic/operable computer skills required
• Must have an obvious concern for patient welfare
• Must have sound organizational skills and the ability to analyze data
• Must be able to read, understand, and implement professional journals as well as regulatory documents
• Ability to learn and use wound care products
• Ability to multi-task and possess effective and mature communication skills
• Ability to read and speak Spanish is a plus
• Experience in general nursing, wound care, hyperbaric oxygen, and outpatient clinical operations preferred

Environment

• Exposure to infectious disease, bloodborne pathogens, and caustic chemicals; occasional unpredictable physically demanding situations

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to handle emergency/crisis situations as well as move or assist in moving, lifting, positioning, pushing, transferring patients as well as equipment or supplies
• Frequent prolonged standing and walking, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, often in a fast-paced environment
• Hearing and visual acuity within normal limits