Nursing Administrator
The Center for Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine, LLC (CFWH) provides management and consulting services to healthcare providers in the area of wound care and hyperbaric medicine. By focusing on the needs of the patients as well as the partners we serve, The Center for Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine, LLC is able to bring advanced wound healing strategies to many communities around the country.
Our Core Values:
Compassion, Excellence, Passionate, Integrity, Dedication, Loyalty, Accountability, Enterprising.
Job Overview:
The Nursing Administrator assists with all patient care services, including but not limited to, case management, extensive chart reviews, utilization of services reviews and discharge planning. Ensures compliance with patient care quality standards as it relates to the care provided to all wound care and hyperbaric patients. Supports all clinical training initiatives for new and existing staff, which includes both hands-on and virtual training. This position reports to the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).
What You’ll be Doing:
- Understands wound care and hyperbaric nursing protocols; ability to practice as required.
- Participates in the chart review process to ensure patients qualify for treatment prior to appointment.
- Communicates charting revisions to appropriate staff in a professional, helpful, and kind manner. Educate, as needed.
- Partners with the HR & Training department on new hire training to provide educational assistance as needed. Requested clinical training from CA may be remote or in-person.
- Works with the CNO to identify training needs for current staff. Creates appropriate training material/courses and educational aids. Provides training remotely or in-person.
- Travels to wound centers across the U.S. to support on-going clinical education, coach and develop nursing staff, and to cover clinical shifts if/when required.
- Supports new clinic openings as requested by the CNO. Support may be administrative, virtual and/or hands-on.
- Works closely with clinic leadership to advise on patient scheduling, chart reviews, physician communication, and patient evaluations for HBO qualification.
- Responsible for staying up to date on the standards of care related to wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy (local coverage determinations/LCDs) and education of such.
- Partners closely with the Revenue Cycle Department on insurance verifications to get authorization in a timely and efficient manner.
- Creates and/or updates clinical procedures for new and existing staff to adhere to. Communicates and trains on procedures as required.
- Maintains close coordination with all departments to ensure continuity and collaboration of services.
- Ensures compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) by safeguarding patient information and maintaining the highest level of confidentiality standards.
- Maintains efficient and effective clinical operations while verifying compliance with all local, state and federal regulations, standards and protocols.
- Consistently adheres to company, hospital, and accrediting body clinical, safety, and compliance standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements for This Role:
- Registered Nurse (RN) from an accredited school or college of nursing.
- Current state licensure; no restrictions to obtain RN license in additional states.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from approved agency.
- 2+ years wound care experience required.
- 2+ years clinical training experience required.
- Deep understanding of charting, billing and insurance authorizations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office or related systems.
- Proficient in a minimum of one EMR system.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to treat others with compassion and patience.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.
- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
- All employees are required to comply with HIPAA policies and procedures.
Desired Qualifications for This Role:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- CWS, WCC, WOCN and/or CHRN certification preferred.
- Knowledge of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy preferred.
- Experience in outpatient clinic and/or hospital operations preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools, particularly SharePoint preferred.
Travel:
This position requires frequent ground and/or air travel. This may result in travel up to 75% of the employee’s time with occasional weekend travel.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by a Nursing Administrator to successfully perform the essential competencies, duties, and requirements of this position. These include standing, walking, driving, lifting up to 50 pounds and sitting for extended periods of time and looking at a computer screen for extended periods of time. In addition, pushing, pulling, stooping, squatting and shifting heavy objects, as well as air travel, may be required. Employees should ask for assistance if needed.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The Center for Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
As an organization, we are committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, please contact us at humanresources@nexgenhyperbaric.com.