What are the responsibilities and job description for the WOUND CARE CENTER - RN Case Manager position at Sinai Chicago?
Wound Care Center - RN Case Manager
About Us:
At Sinai Health System d/b/a Sinai Chicago, we take health care personally. Excellence in health care is about more than just medicine, technology, tests, and treatments, it is about really caring for people with dignity and respect. That is what we do. We are dedicated to providing the best care to meet the needs of people, for our community, for our patients and for you.
Position Purpose:
Under the direction of the Wound Care Center Clinical Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator, the Registered Nurse (RN) primarily provides patient care and handles intake and discharge processes for the Wound Care Center patients as scheduled. The position may also serve as a Case Manager to a group of assigned Wound Care Center patients, as assigned and depending on the Wound Care Center setup.
Key Job Activities:
- Provides patient care to Wound Care Center patients and handles patient intake and discharge processes as assigned and according to the hospital and nursing standards.
- Assists in vein clinic as assigned after Holy Cross Hospital Vein Clinic training is completed.
- May also serve as Case Manager to a group of patients as assigned. This entails:
- Performing the initial nursing assessment, communicating findings with the assigned physician, assessing the wound stage and measurements, documenting care plans, evaluating the patient’ status in regard to desired outcomes, and identifying patient care situations that require intervention.
- Participating in quality improvement initiatives, providing education to the patient or caregiver, and serving as a patient advocate in the delivery and coordination of the patient care.
- Performs hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) related duties as assigned, upon completion of the Holy Cross Hospital hyperbaric training.
- May perform hyperbaric safety director duties after completing the required Holy Cross Hospital hyperbaric safety director training.
- Collaborates as needed with other healthcare providers, Wound Care Center Providers, the Program Director and the Medical Director regarding clinic and patient needs.
- May function as a Documentation Assistant (scribe) in accordance with Holy Cross Hospital policy.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Work Experience:
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Two (2) or more years’ experience as clinical RN, two (2) years of which in acute care setting
- Wound care experience preferred
Knowledge and Skills:
- Demonstrated competency in BLS (Basic Life Support)
- Basic knowledge of regulatory/accrediting requirements for healthcare organizations
- Strong interpersonal, listening, as well as oral and written communication skills, to
include presentation skills and ability to translate complex technical terms in laymen’s terms
- Ability to work with others and in a team environment
- Ability to stay calm in all situations
- Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated organization, prioritization and time-management skills
- Customer service skills and follow-up skills
- Teaching skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to work on multiple tasks at the same time
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
- Working knowledge of computerized nursing systems
- Experience in EPIC and MEDITECH software systems preferred.
Certifications/Licenses:
- Current RN license in the state of practice – to be maintained throughout the duration of employment in the position.
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- Medical Surgical, Home Health or Wound Care Certification preferred
Workplace Conditions: