Wound Care Clinician Outpatient (RN) Full-Time

DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY:  Provides compassionate, effective outpatient clinical wound care to patients, often in fast-paced environment.  May case-manage a group of patients, will work under guidance of clinic physicians and Clinical Coordinator, provide patient/caregiver wound related education, communicate with other healthcare providers regarding a patient’s care, enter and evaluate data, maintain patient charting.   RequirementsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree required. Four years experience and/or training directly applicable to Position Summary may substitute for degree. CERTIFICATION/LICENSES:  Registered Nurse with current New Mexico license or compact state license.  BLS issued through the American Heart Association required, ACLS preferred.  Wound Care and/or Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy certifications preferred. SKILLS: Basic/operable computer skills required Must have obvious concern for patient welfare Must have sound organizational skills and the ability to analyze data Must be able to read, understand and implement professional journals as well as regulatory documents Ability to learn and use wound care products Ability to multi-task and possess effective and mature communications skills Ability to read and speak Spanish a plus. EXPERIENCE:  Experience in general nursing, wound care, hyperbaric oxygen and outpatient clinical operations preferred. NATURE OF SUPERVISION: Responsible to:  Clinical Coordinator ENVIRONMENT: Bloodborne Pathogens: B Exposure to infectious disease, bloodborne pathogens and caustic chemicals; occasional unpredictable physically demanding situations. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must be able to handle emergency/crisis situations as well as move or assist in moving, lifting, positioning, pushing, transferring patients as well as equipment or supplies. Frequent prolonged standing and walking, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, often in fast-paced environment. Hearing & visual acuity within normal limits. Additional Information: - Specialty: Wound Care - Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States - Contact: About the Company: CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States. EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.