Wound Care Nurse

Wound Care Nurse

Accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient skin and wound management, patient/family education and transitions of care. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in assigned area. Develops, implements, manages/coordinates an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors. Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications. Adheres to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Engages in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Certification & Licensure:

• RN-Registered Nurse of California
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• WCC-Wound Care Certified within 6 months
• OR CWON - Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse within 6 months
• OR CWOCN-Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse within 6 months

Typical Experience:

• 5 years of recent relevant experience.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Demonstrated clinical expertise in the area of wound care, including a working knowledge of pharmacology, medical terminology, and aseptic technique.
• Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard to nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
• Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations.
• Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), Electronic Health Record.
• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• Ensure the privacy of each patient's Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Build collaborates relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Job Shift: Days

Schedule: Short Hour

Shift Hours: 8

Days of the Week: Variable

Weekend Requirements: As Needed, Every Other Weekend

Benefits: No

Unions: No

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours: 8

Employee Status: Short Hour

Pay Range is $91.01 to $120.13 / hour