Job Description

General Summary of Position
Independently assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care of patients in the Wound Healing Center and HBO. Assists physicians with the development and implementation of wound treatment plans and participates in performance improvement review activities. In collaboration with the patient and family, provides theory-based professional care and coordinates care delivery with the physician and other members of the healthcare team.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Ascertains that the patient's diagnosis is one of the appropriate approved disorders for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, and that the said diagnosis is clearly entered on the patient's charts/records. All required documentation is to be complete prior to treatment. Obtain insurance authorizations as necessary.
• Attends monthly/ weekly departmental meetings. Perform weekly new patient review and monthly safety exercises. Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts. Performs other duties as assigned.
• Cleans and maintains equipment according to infection control standards. Performs quality control daily on department glucometer. Checks backup air and oxygen supplies on a daily basis. Performs and inventory check and maintains a record of supplies and laundry items. Orders as needed.
• Completes timely initial and ongoing patient assessments, considering the physiological, psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, and developmental needs of patients and families. Serves as resource in planning care for complex patients. Assesses, measures, and stages wounds accurately in accordance with policy and documents assessment data completely on chart forms. Communicates pertinent patient information to other members of the WHC team.
• Consults with hyperbaric physician and/or departmental physician assistant in the event of adverse reactions.
• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Documents treatment notes and maintains patient treatment/diagnostic records. Completes the patient's treatment charges. Educates patients and/or patient's family as to the benefits, risks, contraindications and safety issues of hyperbaric oxygen therapy before treatment.
• Evaluates the patient outcome and meets with the Manager and the panel physicians to discuss patient treatment and adjust treatment plan as necessary.
• Implements the physician's orders as indicated by the patient's treatment plan.
• In collaboration with the patient, family, and other members of the health care team, systematically develops, revises, and coordinates the patient's plan of care. Documents a care plan accurately for all assigned patients, and reviews patient progress monthly with panel physician.
• Inspects the patient prior to the commencement of each HB02T session to ensure all safety standards are being adhered to (i.e. no makeup, no hairspray, 100% cotton attire, etc.). Assures departmental compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain competencies and assist in removal and application of all treatment modalities employed in the wound healing center including negative pressure treatment, total contact casting, multilayer compression, etc.
• Performs blood glucose monitoring as ordered and indicated by patient diagnosis. Performs dressing changes and/or wound care as ordered.
• Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts. Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
• Performs data entry of patient treatment information into ODMS Database; prints and collates reports as defined by HBO Tech Matrix. Answers telephone inquires and schedules HBO patient treatment times to accommodate the budgeted number of patients per shift. Triages telephone calls and assists with scheduling as needed.
• Performs the hyperbaric treatments and monitors the patient during the therapy. Must remain with patient in HBO throughout treatment.
• Performs transcutaneous oxygen monitoring testing as ordered and per departmental policy.
• Rotates as scheduled through HBO and WHC. Assists and supports clinic within scope of licensure.
• Takes serial photographs of the wound for reporting patient progress. Maintains a photo log.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• Associate's degree from an accredited School of Nursing required

Experience

• 1-2 years 2 years medical-surgical experience. required and
• Wound care experience preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid RN license in the State of Maryland required and
• CPR certification required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

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.
• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• 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.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.

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