General Summary of Position
Are you an experienced Wound Care Nurse looking for an opportunity to formally lead AND still want to work clinically with patients? The Clinical Nurse Coordinator role is a great position that allows you to remain close to patient care in an ambulatory setting and serve as a front-line nurse leader. As a Clinical Nurse Coordinator in the MedStar Wound Healing Institute at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of patient care in this highly specialized field.
Department Description
MedStar Health's Wound Healing Institute at
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital offers the most advanced wound care for
complex or chronic sores, ulcers, and infections. Our comprehensive services
range from diabetes education and wound prevention to sophisticated
reconstructive surgeries that prevent limb loss. Our internally known wound
healing experts include specialists in plastic, podiatric, vascular, and
reconstructive surgery as well as endocrinology, infectious disease,
rheumatology, and internal medicine.
Position Overview
Facilitates the operational management and administration of
those activities which promote the delivery of safe, efficient and
therapeutically effective care to an ambulatory population. Provides direct
and indirect patient care utilizing the nursing process to assist with
patient care for the program, under the supervision of the attending
physicians. Provides patient and family education, facilitates QA/QI activities,
in-service for nursing and non-nursing personnel, and assists with research
protocols as indicated. These functions are performed in accordance with all
applicable laws and regulations and MGUH's philosophy, policies, procedures
and standards.
Schedule
Schedule is four days a week/ 10 hours a day.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinates and evaluates day to day patient care related operations of the department, coordinating and facilitating a variety of health care specialists within the department. Provides clinical expertise to staff, medical and nursing students, and patients. Provides education to nursing personnel and to GUH and local communities by offering in-service training. Provides patient care in a safe, efficient, and effective manner under the supervision of the attending physician. May participate in daily rounds. Reviews discharge orders and provide patients and families with education and instructions for post op care. Documents individualized nursing care for inpatients. Provides case management with approved discharge planning for individuals. Collaborates in the development of principles of patient care while maintaining communication with appropriate allied services and agencies. Promptly requests consults from other services when indicated. Makes referrals to appropriate agencies and/or support systems to facilitate patient well-being. Works with nursing administration and/or nursing service to facilitate and improve patient care. Serves as liaison for the Department program by attending assigned meetings as a representative of the department. Assists physicians with patient's history. Documents individualized nursing care for outpatients. Provides educational materials and instruction for patients and families regarding the diagnosis, treatment options and side effects, and prognosis.
Qualifications
- Education associate's degree Nursing required. Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred or master's degree in nursing preferred.
- Experience 3-4 years patient care experience involving supervising nursing staff and designing, implementing and monitoring policies and procedures possibly in specialty area.
- Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in District of Columbia required. CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required.
Why Join Us
· Work with a highly skilled, motivated, and committed team of professionals dedicated to excellence.
· Embrace a patient-centered approach and engage in multi-disciplinary collaboration.
· Competitive Comprehensive Benefit Plan.
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Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinates and evaluates day to day patient care related operations of the department, coordinating and facilitating a variety of health care specialists within the department. Provides clinical expertise to staff, medical and nursing students, and patients. Provides education to nursing personnel and to GUH and local communities by offering in-service training. Provides patient care in a safe, efficient, and effective manner under the supervision of the attending physician and Nurse Manager. May participate in daily rounds. Reviews discharge orders and provide patients and families with education and instructions for post op care. Documents individualized nursing care for inpatients. Provides case management with approved discharge planning for individuals. Collaborates in the development of principles of patient care while maintaining communication with appropriate allied services and agencies. Promptly requests consults from other services when indicated. Makes referrals to appropriate agencies and/or support systems to facilitate patient well-being. Works with nursing administration and/or nursing service to facilitate and improve patient care. Serves as liaison for the Department program by attending assigned meetings as a representative of the department.Assists physicians with patient's history. Documents individualized nursing care for outpatients. Provides educational materials and instruction for patients and families regarding the diagnosis, treatment options and side effects, and prognosis.Provides patient care via telephone for patients under supervision of attending physicians. Triages calls and coordinates with medical staff and/or other resource to ensure appropriate care. Returns phone calls the day they are received. Refills prescriptions under attending physician's supervision. Documents phone calls and notifies attending physician of pertinent information.Identifies QA/AI indicators for service and participates in data collection and analysis related to indicators. Consults with appropriate medical staff to identify and reinforce issues related to modification in practice and standards of care.Develops teaching aids and prepares individualized patient care plans. Assists physicians with various research protocols by identifying candidates for research studies and assisting research coordinators. Coordinates hospital staff, to facilitate inpatient and outpatient care and compliance with patient/family-centered care standards.Follows up with patients who have recently undergone surgery, sees patients daily post-operatively, under the supervision of attending physicians, to ensure appropriate follow-up, educational materials, discharge plans, etc.Performs other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and, nature of the work assigned to this position and is not to be considered as all-inclusive.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Associate's degree Nursing required
- Bachelor's degree Nursing preferred or
- Master's degree Nursing preferred
Experience
- 3-4 years patient care experience involving supervising nursing staff and designing, implementing and monitoring policies and procedures possibly in specialty area.. preferred
Licenses and Certifications
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in District of Columbia required
- CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
- Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge and experience within a variety of specialties may be required.
- Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments used to administer patient care.
- Skilled in the application and modification of the principles, methods, and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care.
- Excellent communication and report writing skills.
- Ability to facilitate communication and treatment between physicians, ancillary staff, and patients
- Strong personal computer and word processing skills.
This position has a hiring range of $87,318 - $157,289
