Clinical Nurse Coordinator (RN) MedStar Wound Healing Institute
Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 1, 2025
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Job Description:
General Summary of Position
Are you an experienced Wound Care Nurse looking for an opportunity
to formally lead AND still want to work clinically with patients?
The Clinical Nurse Coordinator role is a great position that allows
you to remain close to patient care in an ambulatory setting and
serve as a front-line nurse leader. -As a Clinical Nurse
Coordinator in the MedStar Wound Healing Institute at MedStar
Georgetown University Hospital, you will play a pivotal role in
shaping the future of patient care in this highly specialized
field.Department DescriptionMedStar Health's Wound Healing
Institute at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital offers the most
advanced wound care for complex or chronic sores, ulcers, and
infections. Our comprehensive services range from diabetes
education and wound prevention to sophisticated reconstructive
surgeries that prevent limb loss. Our internally known wound
healing experts include specialists in plastic, podiatric,
vascular, and reconstructive surgery as well as endocrinology,
infectious disease, rheumatology, and internal medicine. -
Position OverviewFacilitates the operational management and
administration of those activities which promote the delivery of
safe, efficient and therapeutically effective care to an ambulatory
population. Provides direct and indirect patient care utilizing the
nursing process to assist with patient care for the program, under
the supervision of the attending physicians. Provides patient and
family education, facilitates QA/QI activities, in-service for
nursing and non-nursing personnel, and assists with research
protocols as indicated. These functions are performed in accordance
with all applicable laws and regulations and MGUH's philosophy,
policies, procedures and standards.ScheduleSchedule is four days a
week/ 10 hours a day. - -Key ResponsibilitiesCoordinates and
evaluates day to day patient care related operations of the
department, coordinating and facilitating a variety of health care
specialists within the department. Provides clinical expertise to
staff, medical and nursing students, and patients. Provides
education to nursing personnel and to GUH and local communities by
offering in-service training. Provides patient care in a safe,
efficient, and effective manner under the supervision of the
attending physician. May participate in daily rounds. Reviews
discharge orders and provide patients and families with education
and instructions for post op care. Documents individualized nursing
care for inpatients. Provides case management with approved
discharge planning for individuals. Collaborates in the development
of principles of patient care while maintaining communication with
appropriate allied services and agencies. Promptly requests
consults from other services when indicated. Makes referrals to
appropriate agencies and/or support systems to facilitate patient
well-being. Works with nursing administration and/or nursing
service to facilitate and improve patient care. Serves as liaison
for the Department program by attending assigned meetings as a
representative of the department. Assists physicians with patient's
history. Documents individualized nursing care for outpatients.
Provides educational materials and instruction for patients and
families regarding the diagnosis, treatment options and side
effects, and prognosis.Qualifications
This position has a hiring range of $CUSTOM.SALARY.MIN -
$CUSTOM.SALARY.MAX
Keywords: MEDSTAR HEALTH, Washington DC , Clinical Nurse Coordinator (RN) MedStar Wound Healing Institute, Healthcare , Washington, DC
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