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Lehigh Valley Health Network
Wound Care RN Case Manager
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What they do
A Nurse Case Manager applies nursing expertise to coordinate a patient's medical care and provides advocacy to help them get the best and most affordable care. Develop care plans including discharge planning, coordinate delivery among providers, and teach patients and families how to follow the plan. They may also help patients navigate insurance and other healthcare bureaucracies and access related social services. May work with patients who have chronic illnesses or other complex medical needs. Works at a hospital or other healthcare facility; may follow patients throughout the span of their treatment.
$76,312 / year median in Pennsylvania
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.
Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital
Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
SummaryActs as a consultant, educator, and researcher in the areas of enterostomal therapy and wound care management. Establishes objectives, goals, and priorities for selected patients/families care, nursing staff education, and organizational objectives within the framework of the specialized areas of practice. Consults, assesses patients, responds to, and offers recommendations for continued treatment.
Job DutiesAssesses, plans, and implements patient/family care and evaluates interventions and revises care plans. Develops and implements teaching tools and programs for patients/families based on their specific needs. Develops, maintains, and distributes a priority list of active protocols to all participating physicians. Formulates hospital policies and procedures relevant to enterostomal therapy and wound care. Acts as a patient advocate through all phases of enterostomal/wound care services. Identifies areas for clinical studies and promotes or conducts investigations. Identifies discharge needs and refers patients/families to appropriate agencies. Receives and reviews newly activated protocols, amendments, notices, suspensions, and terminations from the principal Investigator. Serves as a resource for the nursing staff in enterostomal and wound care nursing.
Minimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree Nursing 3 years Experience in Enterostomal Therapy. 3 years Experience in Medical/Surgical Nursing. Demonstrates competency to provide care to neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Knowledge of computer skills. Must be able to effectively interact with all levels of hospital management, staff, physicians, patients, families and the general public. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. American Heart Association Basic Life Support
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital
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Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
SummaryActs as a consultant, educator, and researcher in the areas of enterostomal therapy and wound care management. Establishes objectives, goals, and priorities for selected patients/families care, nursing staff education, and organizational objectives within the framework of the specialized areas of practice. Consults, assesses patients, responds to, and offers recommendations for continued treatment.
Job DutiesAssesses, plans, and implements patient/family care and evaluates interventions and revises care plans. Develops and implements teaching tools and programs for patients/families based on their specific needs. Develops, maintains, and distributes a priority list of active protocols to all participating physicians. Formulates hospital policies and procedures relevant to enterostomal therapy and wound care. Acts as a patient advocate through all phases of enterostomal/wound care services. Identifies areas for clinical studies and promotes or conducts investigations. Identifies discharge needs and refers patients/families to appropriate agencies. Receives and reviews newly activated protocols, amendments, notices, suspensions, and terminations from the principal Investigator. Serves as a resource for the nursing staff in enterostomal and wound care nursing.
Minimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree Nursing 3 years Experience in Enterostomal Therapy. 3 years Experience in Medical/Surgical Nursing. Demonstrates competency to provide care to neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Knowledge of computer skills. Must be able to effectively interact with all levels of hospital management, staff, physicians, patients, families and the general public. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. American Heart Association Basic Life Support
- State of Pennsylvania WCC
- Wound Care Certified NAWC
- State of Pennsylvania within 90 Days DL
- Driver's License_PA
- State of Pennsylvania Physical DemandsLift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use,
- patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer:
This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.