General Summary of Position
Schedule:
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Full-time Days; Monday-Friday
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Alternate 8h and 10h shifts
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital’s Center for Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine provides specialized treatment for chronic or non-healing wounds, which are defined as sores or wounds that have not significantly improved from conventional treatments. In addition to wound healing services, our team can provide medical and surgical care to concerns involving prior surgery or amputations, extremity pain, general podiatric foot and ankle problems, and difficulty with infections. Our team consists of world-recognized leaders in the field of diabetic limb salvage and functional reconstruction for the foot, leg and body. We have a team approach that consists of Plastic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Podiatry, Orthopedic Surgery, Infectious Disease, Hyperbaric Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Rheumatology to handle many different complex problems.
The Center for Wound Healing has a clinical team of nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and medical assistants who work together to ensure that all needs of each patient are met. They coordinate and assist with testing and procedures that may be needed to determine the cause of a patient’s wound. The clinical team then assists the physicians to develop a treatment plan with each patient, to ensure they have the best possibility of healing, while improving their function and quality of life. As a surgical practice, the clinical team assists the physicians with surgical coordination, pre-op, and post-operative care of patients. They arrange referrals and communicate with other services that may be involved with the patient’s care. A major role of the clinical team is to provide patient and family education related to their wound care. They teach patients and caregivers how to care for the wounds, monitor for signs of infection, follow weight-bearing restrictions, and reinforce the importance of proper nutrition and diabetes management.
As part of our compensation package, our full time nurses in the Wound Center are eligible for outstanding educational opportunities including up to $6,000 of tuition assistance annually.
Job Summary:
Functions in a nursing role, monitors quality and safety issues. Provides professional nursing care for clinic patients and follows established standards and practices. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Training: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. B.S.N. preferred.
Experience: Three years of professional nursing experience. Must have strong organizational skills. Previous nursing administrative experience is highly desired.
License/Certification/Registration: Registered Nurse, licensed in the District of Columbia; CPR certification.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care; Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods, and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care; Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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Performs general nursing care to patients. Administers prescribed medications, treatments, and procedures in accordance with nursing standards. Observes, records, and reports patients condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians. Dispenses medication as directed. Documentation is complete, accurate, and legible. Greets patients and prepares them for physician examination. Screens patients for appropriate information. Instructs patients in the collection of samples and tests. Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
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Performs quality control functions. Performs regular equipment checks (such as code carts, refrigerator logs and the monitoring of oxygen tanks) or delegates this responsibility with oversight.
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Participates in quality improvement objectives for the Wound Care Center as identified or directed by their supervisor.
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Assists in special clinical/research projects when necessary by implementing nursing component.
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Performs patient telephone triage, assesses needs, and coordinates needs with medical staff.
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Educates patient and family about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition, and maintenance of health and wellness.
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Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information.
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Maintains established departmental policies and procedures; attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested. In conjunction with the Nurse Manager develops and supports continuing education opportunities for nursing staff. Maintains own clinical expertise by attending in service programs as appropriate.
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Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all-inclusive.
Minimum Qualifications
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
- Strong emphasis on teamwork—our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
- Comprehensive total rewards package—including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
- More career opportunities closer to home—as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.
