Registered Nurse (RN) Coordinator - Wound Healing Clinic in Mountain Home, Arkansas at Baxter Health

SUMMARY: The Clinical Coordinator (CC)/Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) is responsible for the coordination of clinical activities of the Wound Care Center. This may include patient care assessment, patient care planning and implementation, and working on patient care quality improvement. This position works in collaboration with the Program Director and the Medical Director to meet the Center’s program objectives and help ensure optimal healing outcomes and patient satisfaction. All clinicians must perform their job responsibilities according to all Hospital policies, Healogics policies, as well as to accrediting organizations, federal and state regulation, and to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines, as applicable.

BAXTER HEALTH COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Understands and adheres to Baxter Health standards as they appear in Dynamic Health and Healthstream Policy Manager.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: Current RN (Registered Nurse) license – to maintain throughout the duration of employment in the position

Experience: Minimum of 2 or more years nursing experience as an RN required. Prior supervisory experience preferred. Wound care certification/experience preferred.

License: Current Arkansas or Compact State RN license in good standing.

Certifications: Must maintain current BLS certification.

Other: Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Primary Source Verification:

Arkansas State Board of Nursing or NURSYS and Experience Verification

Safety Sensitive Designation:

This position is deemed safety sensitive in accordance with Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job requires, at various times, the following physical activities; climbing, balancing, stopping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, carrying, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing, sometimes exerting in excess of 20-100 pounds of force. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions. Spend 8 hours or more in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse, daily. Ability to stand and walk, bend, squat and twist, and occasionally lift patients with assistance 125 pounds or more multiple times per shift. Must be able to push in excess of 150 pounds wheelchair with patient and equipment. Must have a keen sense of hearing and visual acuity. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure. May be subject to inside environmental conditions, hazards (including electrical currents and exposure to high heat and chemicals) and infectious diseases.

Work Environment
Office and Procedural setting, within a clinical environment. Occasional travel may be required for training and community outreach.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a position in a clinic setting where staff work 5 days a week, Monday – Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.