Description

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY:

The Wound Care Nurse is a sub specialty area. We are willing to train and work towards your eligibility for credentialing. The Wound Care Nurse (WCN) is accountable for assuring the provision of quality wound care to all wound clinic patients and providing services to two hospitals. The WCN ensures that the patients’ physical and psychosocial needs are met in the clinic and addressed for home care; all patients’ care is documented according to policy and that patients’ families are well informed of the patients’ status per Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This position is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating quality patient care within his/her scope of practice. Provides direction to license and para/nonprofessional personnel to perform their duties in accordance with their level of expertise.

BENEFITS:

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Has a major responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating quality patient care that is consistent with the established policies and procedures of the clinic.
2. Competently evaluates and treats wounds of the following categories and underlying conditions affecting them: Venous, Arterial, Diabetic, Burns, Surgical, Neuropathic, Traumatic, Bacterial, Viral and Fungal.
3. Is knowledgeable of the age specific attributes of the patients presenting for care.
4. Stays current with accepted “standards of care” in the field of wound care treatment. Responsible to educate staff on up-to-date wound care modalities and wound care algorithms.
5. Adequately assesses and reassesses pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
6. Is responsible for the education of patients, family members, significant others, and all health care team members as allowable under (HIPAA).
7. Is primarily responsible for coordinating a quality discharge plan with assigned patients and their families/significant others in collaboration with the primary physician, wound care staff and other health care professionals.
8. Makes independent wound care decisions within his/her scope of practice (as described by licensure and/or hospital policy) relating to patient care and performing other duties and functions that include, but are not limited to those described.
9. Utilizes effective human relations and communication skills when interfacing with physicians, practitioners, patient’s/families/significant others and takes positive action to resolve patient care problems. Promotes excellence in customer/quest/staff/professional relations.
10. Maintains patient confidentiality.
11. Administrative Tasks:

• Participates in the interview process and makes recommendations for hire. Ensures that all personnel hired for wound care of patients are qualified and trained in their respective areas.
• Develops and modifies wound care staff job descriptions as needed and/or directed by the central administrator.
• Supervises orientation and training of all new wound care employees.
• Maintains schedule for wound care therapists and wound care associate personnel to ensure adequate coverage at all times.
• Works collaboratively with the hospital’s purchasing program to supply the center for optimal operation.
• Assists with and makes recommendations for the maintenance of the Center’s wound care reference library.
• Assists in the development and implementation of a comprehensive marketing plan.

1. Conduct reflects the mission, vision and guiding principles of Mountain View Hospital and the Advance Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center.
2.  Agrees to abide by HIPPA Regulations.
3. On a regular and recurring basis assigns day-to-day work to others, checks their work, eliminates ordinary work difficulties they may encounter, maintains their work flow, and determines method in which work is performed.
4. Provides work leadership to Wound Care Technician and other Wound Care Nurses.

ABOUT MOUNTAIN VIEW:

Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.

Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.

Education/Certification: Current License as a Physical Therapist, LPN or RN. Holds and maintains certification as a nurse, or Physical Therapist. BLS certification and renewal as required. General knowledge of instructional skill, quality management, skill analysis and group dynamics.

Experience: No advanced wound care experience needed, but is a plus. Willing to train/educate in the advanced wound care field.

Equipment/Technology: Ability to successfully and competently utilize computer software for operation of department.

Mental Capabilities: Must have the ability to concentrate for long periods of time in order to complete assigned tasks with a better than average attention span, in order to listen, read and remember verbal and written instructions. Can understand input from the director concerning errors and instructions. Ability to exercise independent judgment with attention to detail, have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written format.

Performance: Able to deal with difficult client situations and emergencies in a calm and professional manner. Must be able to handle conflict issues with both patients and staff. Able to maintain confidentiality.