Clinical Nurse Manager- RN Required

healogics; Lakeway (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Healogics is seeking an experienced RN to manage case work within our wound care programs. You will oversee clinical staff, coordinate patient assessments, and collaborate with Program Directors and Medical Directors to meet quality indicators.

The role requires an active RN license, ADN with BSN preferred, and 1 year of RN experience (2+ preferred). Prior supervision and wound care certification are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Current RN license required and maintained for duration of employment.
• ADN minimum; BSN preferred.
• 1 year RN experience required; 2+ years preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Wound care certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management with assessments per protocols and procedures.
• Supervise clinical staff including RNs, LPNs, CMAs, HV technicians.
• Collaborate with hospital personnel and Medical Director on patient needs.
• Identify process improvements while complying with HPAA and DOH guidelines.
• Engage in staff development and provide training/orientation.
• Coordinate program objectives from a budgetary and financial view.
• Support vein care services if applicable and training completed.

Skills

Case management

Clinical oversight

Staff leadership

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Research

Change management

Microsoft Office

Hospital databases

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

RN licensure

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Hospital databases

Job description

The rewards at Healogics are immense, starting with the important work we do to change patients' lives. We also understand that meaningful work is hard work, and we are committed to supporting and compensating our employees for the tremendous service they provide.

Healogics is the largest provider of advanced wound care services in the United States, treating more than 300,000 chronic wound patients annually across over 600 sites. With an aging society, obesity and diabetes on the rise, and an uptick in surgical procedures, the number of patients with non‑healing wounds that would benefit from expert care is dramatically increasing. As a result, the company is working to provide our differentiated, quality outcomes to as many patients that would benefit through our out‑patient clinic partnerships.

All clinicians working in a Healogics Center must perform their job responsibilities according to all Healogics policies, Hospital policies, as well as to accrediting organizations, federal and state regulation, and to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines, as applicable.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Proficient in all responsibilities related to Case Management. May be required to provide case management to a group of patients providing specific assessments according to protocols and procedures, clinical competence in procedural skills, treatments, and patient/caregiver education related to wound care management.
• Organizes and prioritizes clinical responsibilities, provides clinical oversight to clinical staff, such as Registered Nurses (RNs); Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs); Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs); Hyperbaric Oxygen Technicians, etc.
• Collaborates with other health care providers, key hospital personnel, Wound Care Center Providers, Program Director, and Medical Director regarding clinical and patient needs.
• Consistently looks at current processes and procedures, and identifies and implements areas of improvement, while complying with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HPAA), the Department of Health (DOH), as well as hospital and Healogics requirements.
• Engages in staff development, providing general in services as well as individual instruction and orientation.
• Provides staff recognition through positive reinforcement and constructive feedback.
• Collaborates with Program Director in coordination of program objectives, from a budgetary and financial perspective.
• If the program also provides Vein Care services, coordinates vein clinic and assists in providing care as needed after Healogics Vein Clinic training completed.
• Collaborates with Program Director and Medical Director to achieve Wound Care Center quality indicators.
• May function as a Documentation Assistant (scribe) in accordance with Healogics and hospital policies.
• May perform hyperbaric safety director duties after completing the required Healogics hyperbaric safety director training.
• Following required hyperbaric training, may act as a chamber operator or an emergency chamber operator.
• Performs patient care based on Center staffing needs.
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Education, Experience and Credentials:

• Current RN (Registered Nurse) license - to maintain throughout the duration of employment in the position.
• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) minimum required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• One year experience as an RN required. Two (2) or more years' experience preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Wound care certification preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) required.
• Planning, organization, prioritization and time-management skills.
• Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, to include presentation skills.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment and to communicate in laymen's terms at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.
• Strong customer service skills and follow-up skills.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Leadership skills.
• Team-building and motivational skills.
• Research and teaching skills.
• Change management and demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point) preferred.
• Working knowledge of systems/applications in hospital databases and web-based databases.

Physical Demands:

Being in a stationary positi