RN Case Manager

 National Healing Corporation is looking for a RN Case Manager

National Healing Corporation is a leader in disease management with a proven track record of results partnering with hospitals nationwide. National Healing Corporation provides management services and the latest technology and expertise in wound healing to its client hospitals to establish quality wound healing programs. National Healing Corporation emphasizes these priorities in its extensive clinical and business training programs.

Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, performs the primary function of an RN in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of patients in the Wound Healing Center. Is responsible for meeting the established WHC Standards of Nursing Practice in the management of all assigned patients. Assists physicians with the development and implementation of wound treatment plans and participates in performance improvement review activities. Acts within the guidelines of federal and state laws, JCAHO Standards and professional and ethical practice.

• Registered Nurse, graduate from an approved School of Nursing.
• Current state licensure.
• Minimum of 2 years med-surg experience. Wound Care experience preferred.

Experience Requirements:  

• Initiate a nursing assessment of patient's condition upon admission.
• Assess and interpret reports communicating findings with the assigned physician.
• Recognize and assess initial alterations in the patient's body systems and verbalize this to other members of the health care team.
• Organize assessment data for accuracy, completeness and confidentiality.
• Evaluate achievement or lack of achievement of desired outcomes.
• In collaboration with the physician and other health care members, revise the plan of care and continuously reassess and evaluate until desired outcome is obtained.
• Complete the 4 week reviews in a timely manner and ensure all recommendations to the plan are activated in the physician orders.
• Participate in quality improvement/staff meetings.
• Document a plan of care accurately for all assigned patients.
• Identify the patient's present and potential problems from the assessment.
• Determine patient's health status and incorporate into the plan of care.
• Collaborate with physician to develop a plan of care based on assessment data.
  Develop and implement a teaching plan.