Wound Care RN Case Manager

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.; Stroudsburg (Monroe County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network seeks an experienced nurse to join its enterostomal therapy and wound care team. This role emphasizes consultation, education, and research to guide patient care across units and settings.

The nurse will assess patients, plan interventions, educate families, and contribute to protocol development while serving as a resource for staff. AHA-BLS and WCC readiness within 90 days are expected, with a PA driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.
• 3 years experience in Enterostomal Therapy.
• 3 years experience in Medical/Surgical Nursing.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.
• WCC certification expected within 90 days of hire.
• PA Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement patient/family care; evaluate outcomes and revise care plans.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute teaching tools and programs for patients/families based on needs.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute a priority list of active protocols to physicians and staff.
• Formulate hospital policies and procedures related to enterostomal therapy and wound care.
• Act as a patient advocate throughout all phases of enterostomal/wound care services.
• Identify opportunities for clinical studies and support investigations.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Wound care knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Wound Care Certification (WCC)

Enterostomal Therapy experience

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Acts as a consultant, educator, and researcher in the areas of enterostomal therapy and wound care management. Establishes objectives, goals, and priorities for selected patients/families care, nursing staff education, and organizational objectives within the framework of the specialized areas of practice. Consults, assesses patients, responds to, and offers recommendations for continued treatment.

Job Duties

• Assesses, plans, and implements patient/family care and evaluates interventions and revises care plans.
• Develops and implements teaching tools and programs for patients/families based on their specific needs.
• Develops, maintains, and distributes a priority list of active protocols to all participating physicians.
• Formulates hospital policies and procedures relevant to enterostomal therapy and wound care.
• Acts as a patient advocate through all phases of enterostomal/wound care services.
• Identifies areas for clinical studies and promotes or conducts investigations.
• Identifies discharge needs and refers patients/families to appropriate agencies.
• Receives and reviews newly activated protocols, amendments, notices, suspensions, and terminations from the principal Investigator.
• Serves as a resource for the nursing staff in enterostomal and wound care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Nursing 3 years Experience in Enterostomal Therapy.
• 3 years Experience in Medical/Surgical Nursing. Demonstrates competency to provide care to neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Knowledge of computer skills.
• Must be able to effectively interact with all levels of hospital management, staff, physicians, patients, families and the general public.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania.
• WCC - Wound Care Certified NAWC - State of Pennsylvania within 90 Days.
• DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania.

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use.
• *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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