Registered Nurse, Full-time, Kankakee, IL

Registered Nurse

The Center for Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine, LLC (CFWH) provides management and consulting services to healthcare providers in the area of wound care and hyperbaric medicine. By focusing on the needs of the patients as well as the partners we serve, The Center for Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine, LLC is able to bring advanced wound healing strategies to many communities around the country.

Our Core Values:

Compassion, Excellence, Passionate, Integrity, Dedication, Loyalty, Accountability, Enterprising.

Job Overview:

Under supervision, the Registered Nurse will provide care to patients with wounds and/or provide HBO treatment. This position involves case management, clinical duties, and administrative duties.

What You’ll be Doing:

• Conducts nursing assessments and thoroughly documents in electronic medical record (EMR) health status by collecting objective and subjective data from observations, exams, interviews and written records.
• In collaboration with the patient and Physician, develops a plan of care based on nursing assessment and diagnosis that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes.
• Identifies community resources needed for continued care and makes referrals.
• Implements the plan of care and the nursing interventions for the patient by writing electronically executing nursing orders, giving direct care, assisting with care, determining the responsibilities that can properly and safely be assigned or delegated.
• Explains plan of care to the patient in a way that is understandable and educates the patient thoroughly.
• Responsible for thorough and accurate documentation in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system in timely manner according to organizational policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Demonstrates and applies continuous quality improvement knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrates skill in use of equipment relevant to position; verbalizes knowledge of appropriate safety procedures.
• Functions as an expert clinician in assessing, planning, intervening and evaluating care for the patient with wound and skin disorders.
• Supports Clinical Nurse Manager with staff competencies at 90 days, annually, and as required.
• Support the Clinical Nurse Manager’s efforts to manage clinical staff and enforce policies and procedures including daily charting in electronic medical record (EMR).
• Consistently adheres to company, hospital, and accrediting body clinical, safety, and compliance standards.
• Ensures compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) by safeguarding patient information and maintaining the highest level of confidentiality standards.
• May be responsible for participating in the onboarding and training of new team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements for This Role:

• Registered Nurse graduated from an accredited school or college of Nursing. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Current state RN licensure.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from approved agency.
• 2+ years of clinical nursing experience.
• Experience in Wound Care required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to treat others with compassion and patience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
• All employees are required to comply with HIPAA policies and procedures.

Desired Qualifications for this Role:

• Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse (CHRN) preferred. Or, obtain certification within 3 years.
• Certification in Wound Care preferred. Or, obtain certification within 3 years.
• Experience in outpatient wound care clinic preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools, particularly SharePoint preferred.

Travel:

This position may require light ground and/or air travel.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by a Registered Nurse to successfully perform the essential competencies, duties, and requirements of this position. These include standing, walking, driving, lifting up to 50 pounds and sitting for extended periods of time and looking at a computer screen for extended periods of time. In addition, pushing, pulling, stooping, squatting and shifting heavy objects, as well as air travel, may be required. Employees should ask for assistance if needed.

Vaccination Policy:

Employment with The Center for Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine, LLC or NexGen Hyperbaric, LLC is contingent upon attesting to health clearance requirements, which include, but may not be limited to: evidence of vaccination for/immunity to Hepatitis B, Influenza (Flu), MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) Varicella (Chickenpox), Tdap (Tetanus and Diphtheria), Tuberculosis (TB) testing. Additional vaccinations, proof of immunity, or documentation may be required.

Employees are responsible to obtain all required documentation at the time of hire and as needed throughout their employment. Declination forms may be available for certain viruses/diseases. In some states, exemptions are available through an approval process for certain viruses/diseases.

Benefits and Perks:

NexGen Hyperbaric offers eligible full-time employees and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which include medical, vision, dental, employer paid basic life insurance, buy-up life insurance, short term disability insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and pet insurance to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits include an easy to manage 401(k) with a retirement readiness tool, employee discount program, generous paid time off, and holiday pay.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Center for Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

As an organization, we are committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, please contact us at [email protected].