Job Title: Wound Nurse Specialist
Compensation: $90,000 - $105,000+ (extra hours and clients are available!)
Benefits: Full Benefits Package
Location: Driving radius of 50 miles from home – visiting clients in Assisted Living settings
Schedule: Part-Time or Full-Time + on-call and weekend responsibilities
About Home Health Care, Inc.: At Home Health Care, Inc., we employ self-driven individuals passionate about providing quality health care services, including nursing, therapy, home health aide, and PCA jobs/services to residents of 21 Minnesota counties. With over 30 years as a locally-owned, Medicare-certified home health agency, we have grown into a family of services, continually finding new ways to bring the best care to wherever our clients call home. Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients.
Why You Will Love This Job:
- Employer contributions towards medical insurance plans
- Employer-paid dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance options
- Opportunities for growth within the RN team and family of companies
- Experienced team of Clinical Managers available as resources and mentors
- 3 weeks of annual PTO accrual and 6 paid holidays
- Mileage and cell phone reimbursement
- Structured training and preceptorship program
Position Summary: Are you a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) with a passion for wound care and ostomy management? Join our dynamic healthcare team and take the lead as a Wound Nurse Specialist. Your expertise will be crucial in assessing, planning, and implementing specialized care plans, ensuring optimal patient comfort and recovery. If you're ready to apply your clinical skills and compassionate care to enhance the well-being of our patients, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity and become an essential part of our healthcare family.
Responsibilities:
- Wound Assessment and Management: Conduct thorough assessments of patients with complex wounds, including pressure ulcers, surgical wounds, and chronic ulcers, and develop individualized care plans for treatment and prevention.
- Ostomy Care: Provide expert care and education to patients with ostomies (e.g., colostomies, ileostomies, urostomies), assisting with appliance management, stoma care, and addressing complications.
- Patient Education: Educate patients, families, and caregivers on proper wound and ostomy care techniques, emphasizing self-care and independence.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with the healthcare team, including physicians, surgeons, and other specialists, to ensure seamless continuity of care and adapt treatment plans as needed.
- Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives by monitoring and evaluating wound and ostomy care outcomes, and implementing best practices to enhance patient outcomes and safety.
- Research and Evidence-Based Practice: Stay current with advancements in wound and ostomy care through research and ongoing education, applying evidence-based practices to enhance patient care.
Qualifications:
- Nursing License: A current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Minnesota.
- Certification: Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing (WOCN) certification or similar wound care and ostomy certification, demonstrating specialized knowledge and expertise.
- Clinical Experience: Substantial clinical experience in wound care, ostomy management, and related specialties, preferably in a healthcare setting such as a hospital (medical/surgical), long-term care facility, or home healthcare.
- Education: A bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) or associate's degree (ASN) is required.
- Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively educate and support patients and their families, as well as collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
- Critical Thinking: Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to assess complex patient cases, develop care plans, and adapt interventions based on changing patient needs and clinical evidence.
Military Occupational Classification (MOC) Codes: If you're a military member transitioning to civilian life, we value your service and skills. Applicable MOS codes for this role include:
- Army: Practical Nursing Specialist (MOS 68C)
- Navy: Hospital Corpsman (HM)
- Air Force: Clinical Nurse (46NX)
- Marines: Hospital Corpsman (HM)
- Coast Guard: Health Services Technician (HS)
We encourage all active duty, reserve, veterans, and National Guard members to apply! Your dedication and experience are highly valued in the field of home health care. Join us in making a difference!
Join Our Team: If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of home health care clients and their families, we invite you to apply and become a vital part of our compassionate care team at Home Health Care, Inc. Together, we can provide comfort, support, and dignity to those in need. Apply now and be a part of our mission to deliver superior home health care!
For any additional questions, please reach out to:
· Recruiter: Tori Strobel
· Email: Tori.Strobel@hhcare.net
· Phone: 763-231-5167
Equal Opportunity Statement: Home Health Care, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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