• RN - Wound Care

    UnityPoint Health (Fort Dodge, IA)


    + Area of Interest: Nursing

    + FTE/Hours per pay period: .6

    + Department: Wound Care

    + Shift: Weekdays from 8am-4:30pm

    + Job ID: 169951

    Overview

    The RN or LPN in this hospital-based role serves as a key member of the Wound Care Center team, working in close collaboration with wound care providers and interdisciplinary staff to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. This team member has developed specialized clinical knowledge, sound judgment, and advanced skills tailored to the unique demands of wound management. Their expertise supports optimal healing outcomes and enhances the overall patient experience.

     

    Why UnityPoint Health?

     

    At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

     

    Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.   Here are just a few:

     

    + Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .

    + Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

    + Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

     

    With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

     

    And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

     

    Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

    Responsibilities

    • Function as a case manager for a defined patient population.

    • Coordinate office visits, pre-procedure work-ups and patient education with the multidisciplinary team.

    • Foster continuity of care between Wound Healing Center and care taker (home, hospital, and nursing facility) across the continuum of care.

    • Assist others within the clinic, triage telephone calls, and assist with scheduling.

    • Initiate a nursing assessment of patient’s condition upon admission, develop a plan of care, develop and implement a teaching plan.

    • Identify patient care situations that require intervention, implement nursing actions and evaluate responses.

    • Identify patient/family education and discharge needs and implement a teaching plan of care.

    • Assess whether the plan of care is effective with the physician and is instrumental in initiating changes as necessary.

    • Implement wound care and hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) protocols when clinically indicated.

    • Accurately complete the super bill and ensure that all orders and charges are initiated accurately.

    • Coordinate activities with other disciplines (rehab, nutrition, diabetic education, home health, durable medical equipment (DME), nursing homes and other ancillary services).

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    Qualifications

    Education:

    Associate Degree Nursing required. Bachelors of Science in Nursing preferred.

    Experience:

    Broad-based clinical experience preferred.

    License(s)/Certification(s):

    Current RN Licensure in State of Iowa or applicable compact state. Must be licensed in state of residence

     

    Case Managers must attend 1 week training course provided by Healogics prior to working in role. Basic life Support certification.

     

    Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.