Clinical Nurse Coordinator (RN) MedStar Wound Healing Institute

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. Experience in Wound Care highly 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.

What We Offer

• Culture- Collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment.
• Career growth- Career mentoring to help you pursue your passions and gain skills to enhance your value.
• Wellbeing- Competitive salary and Total Rewards benefits to help keep you happy and healthy.
• Reputation- Regional & National recognition, advanced technology, and leading medical innovations.

This position has a hiring range of $87,318 - $157,289

This position has a hiring range of $CUSTOM.SALARY.MIN - $CUSTOM.SALARY.MAX