Wound Care RN Case Manager (Facility-Based)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Wound Care RN.  The Wound Care RN, assumes responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care within Skilled Nursing Facilities. The nurse demonstrates ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner with supervision. The nurse demonstrates critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of patient care. Consistently performs according to nursing standards and is accountable in managing patient care and assisting others in the management of patient care.

Position: RN Wound Care Case Manager (Facility-Based)

*Wound Care experience NOT required*

Location: Baltimore, MD

• Territory: 21229, 21230, 21223 (Irvington, Southwest Baltimore, Federal Hill, Locust Point, Carrollton Ridge, South Baltimore)

Shift: Full Time, Days, 8a-4:30/5p, 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday

Position Type: Direct Placement

Start Date: ASAP

Pay Structure: $95k-100k salary base + $25k-37.5k/quarter ($100k-150k/yr) bonus based on performance on capturing discharges and patient advocacy

Position Details:

• RNs will be based in a Skilled Nursing setting
• Will be working alongside a Nurse Practitioner. The NPs are seeing 4-5 patients per day, all of which could be in the same SNF within the area. At most, the RN will be traveling to 5 different locations per day
• About 50% of the day to day responsibilities will be admin related work:
• Working with the facilities social workers and discharge planners
• Coordinating and scheduling with the providers and core team
• Working with the providers on administrative work to assist with patient care (checklists, care plans, benefit navigation, discharges to home care, etc.)
• Assess and evaluate patient wounds to determine appropriate treatment plans.
• Develop and implement individualized wound care plans.
• Clean and dress wounds, ensuring sterile techniques are followed.
• Monitor and document patient progress, updating treatment plans as necessary.
• Educate patients and their families on wound care best practices and infection prevention.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians and other healthcare professionals, to optimize patient care.
• Perform debridement and other wound care procedures as required.
• Stay updated with the latest wound care research, techniques, and products.
• Manage wound care supplies and ensure their availability.
• Provide emotional support and education to patients and their families.
• Conduct regular follow-up appointments to monitor healing and make necessary adjustments to care plans.

Experience/Qualifications:

• RN License (MD or Compact)
• Ability to and willingness to travel and treat patients within various Skilled Nursing Facilities within Baltimore, MD
• Reliable transportation
• New grad RNs considered!
• Preferred experience:
• Wound Care
• LTC
• Home Health
• Case Management
• Care Coordination
• Comfortable with productivity metrics RN staff will have productivity metrics to meet on a weekly basis. Standard week is 20 visits. Typically 4-5 visits per day. Ability to meet productivity standards is the most important part of this role.

About The Organization:

• Leading healthcare innovator developing cutting – edge solutions in wound care and mobile health.
• Wound care organization that provides nursing support to patients in skilled nursing facilities and at home
• We are looking for a Registered Nurse for our rapidly growing Baltimore, MD market, representing a critical part of our care delivery team. Our company is dedicated to healing wounds and employs a unique multi – disciplinary model across care environments. You’ll be responsible primarily for seeing patients in their homes in your respective area. We are on the cutting edge of the wound care discipline, utilizing advanced techniques including artificial, stem-cell and growth factor skin substitutes which you’ll support assessment, staging and preparation of the patient in the comfort of the patient’s home.
• You will be trained in advanced skin substitute and debridement techniques. You’ll be supported by a regional clinical and operations team backed national clinical leadership who will oversee cases and assure extraordinary clinical quality.
• Our unique philosophy is built on four pillars: Culture, Customers, Communication, and Community.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary plus incentive bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and 401(k) with matching contributions.
• Opportunity to work for a company that is making a positive impact on the healthcare industry.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Next Steps:

• For more details on this position, press “apply” and submit your resume. We’ll review your resume and reach out to you to schedule a phone screen
• Resumes can also be sent directly to Maria Battaglia, mabattag@amergis.com