RN - Outpatient Wound Care

Assist the Outpatient Manager &/or Director of Physician Services in the operation & maintenance of the Outpatient Specialty Services department. Provides direct patient care within the ambulatory setting, based on the nursing process and within role/scope of practice. Demonstrates professionalism by practicing, maintaining, and increasing knowledge of nursing and healthcare trends through evidenced based practice. Accepts accountability and uses independent nursing judgment for care provided by self and by healthcare providers to who care delegated. Performs & records assessment of patients through observation, obtainment of vital signs & chart review to facilitate appropriate care with the healthcare team. Demonstrates ability to continually assess and anticipate changes in patients condition and make appropriate decisions accordingly. Communicates pertinent patient and unit information to physician, Outpatient Manager, department director and other appropriate persons while maintaining client confidentiality. Assists physician with variety of procedures, exams and/or operations of diagnostic equipment as assigned. Coordinates patient care delivery to promote the continuum of care- placing orders, referrals, lab results, radiology reports, etc. Delivers medication injections and infusions as per policy and scope of practice. Demonstrates ability to access & care for peripheral IVs, central lines, PICC lines, and Port-A-Cath's. Demonstrates ability to provide wound care, catheter care & therapeutic phlebotomy. Ability to perform wound assessment, reassessment, and management for all patients and per policy. May administer blood products as per policy and scope of practice. Provides detailed education, discharge instructions, follow-up appointments, etc. Documents accurately in a thorough, concise, and timely manner. Cleans patient rooms, procedure rooms, equipment & instruments according to hospital policies. Assists in the development and implementation of department quality checks & improvement activities. Accepts assignments willingly and is flexible when changes occur. Completes required annual competencies. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Must maintain a current licensure as a registered nurse by the State of Missouri Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) 2+ years of previous wound clinic experience required. 2+ years of infusion experience preferred.