What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Nurse - Wound Management position at Licking Memorial Hospital?
Staff Nurse
Wound/Ostomy Nurse
Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.
When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital. Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors. You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion. Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.
Position Summary
Coordinates care of patients with other health care providers, i.e. local and regional physician offices, pharmacists, extended care facilities and other entities. Performs duties as a clinical nurse specializing in wound care. Demonstrates good interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients and families, physicians, visitors and other health system personnel. Accountable to patient and family for care provided, and to the manager/director for the totality of performance. Attend internal and external meetings to keep current with literature. Meets all criteria/factors of the core values or competencies required by LMH.
Responsibilities
- Formulate nursing plan of care for patients
- Evaluate patient care outcomes utilizing Process Improvement
- Utilizes Epic menus for patient information
- Accurately document on specialized forms and ensure departmental documents are in control
- Demonstrate understanding of various wound therapies and other treatments
- Concurrent chart review, chart disposition and reconciliation of orders and patient charges
- Provide accurate clinical information to ancillary support services, such as hospital and physician coders for billing purposes
- Enter charges correctly
- Assist with data collection and entry for Process Improvement and other quality activities
- Serve on Wound/Ostomy committee
- Complete referrals, skin alerts, ostomies, dressings, wound vacs and documentation
Requirements
- Current licensure State of Ohio
- Keep current with technology
- Maintain customer service by supporting and demonstrating "Service Excellence" within the department and throughout the organization
Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law.
