Visiting Nurse - Wound Care

Your Health; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation Package with Bonus Opportunities

Employer Matched 401(K)

Free Visit & Prescriptive Services with HDHP Insurance Plan

Generous PTO Package

Career Development & Growth Opportunities

Vehicle allowance

Job summary

Your Health is seeking a Registered Nurse – Wound Care Patient Service in Gainesville, GA. The role involves managing patient care, coordinating with providers, and completing health assessments. A valid nursing license and at least three years of clinical experience are preferred.

Benefits include competitive compensation, a 401(K) plan, generous PTO, and opportunities for career growth and development. Reliable transportation is required for the role.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid nursing license in good standing.
• Minimum of three years clinical experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and demonstrate sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate receiving medical records from providers.
• Complete consents with patients and enroll them in Care Management.
• Document Care Management activities accurately.
• Evaluate for adaptive equipment and safe environment.

Skills

Collaboration with care teams

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Licensed nurse; registered nurse preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse – Wound Care Patient Service

The Nurse Case Manager role is a critical part of the patient’s care team. The nurse will visit patients, facilitate appropriate provider care, evaluate patients at home, in long-term care facilities, or other sites, and initiate telemedicine visits. The nurse is responsible for providing quality healthcare in adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and policies within the scope of practice.

Full‑time, salary‑based, 8‑hour shifts Monday through Friday (8 am‑5 pm). Reliable transportation is required for daily travel between patients’ homes and facilities.

Service Area

Gainesville area

Responsibilities

• Facilitate receiving all medical records from the patient’s primary provider and specialists.
• Review medical records.
• Complete consents with patients.
• Enroll patients in Care Management, if they meet eligibility criteria.
• Initiate a Care Management Plan of Care, if the patient is eligible.
• Capture all diagnoses at the highest specificity by creating gaps and ensure they are accepted.
• Complete AWVs to be reviewed by the provider.
• Complete cognitive impairment screenings.
• Complete Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) assessments and/or screenings.
• Complete ACPs to be reviewed with the patient by the provider.
• Evaluate for home health, hospice, palliative, or consults with Your Health Specialty Division, etc.
• Evaluate for RPM devices, resources, or tools that may improve the patient’s quality of life.
• Communicate and coordinate care.
• Reconcile prescribed and OTC medications, vitamins, supplements, herbal remedies, and other treatments.
• Provide post‑discharge education.
• Evaluate for adaptive equipment and DME.
• Evaluate for safe environment.
• Evaluation of acute condition(s) or follow‑up from previous visit.
• Appropriately and accurately document and log Care Management activities. Work in conjunction with the care team to keep the patient’s Care Management plans up to date.
• On call may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed nurse; registered nurse preferred. License must be in good standing with the appropriate board/issuer.
• A minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience preferred.
• Experience in community settings preferred.
• Proven ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams, patients, and caregivers.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to manage and demonstrate effective leadership skills.
• Should demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills under all conditions and circumstances.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Team player with ability to manage multiple responsibilities and demonstrate sound judgment.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and travel between offices, facilities, etc. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements and is in good working order.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Package with Bonus Opportunities
• Employer Matched 401(K)
• Free Visit & Prescriptive Services with HDHP Insurance Plan
• Employer Matched HSA
• Generous PTO Package
• Career Development & Growth Opportunities
• Vehicle allowance