Certified Wound Care Nurse
About The Position
The Certified Wound Care Nurse is accountable for assessing, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating nursing care, including direct patient skin and wound management, patient and family education, and transitions of care. The nurse delivers holistic, individualized care to patients in the assigned area and develops, implements, manages, and coordinates an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care incorporating psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. The role fosters and maintains collaborative relationships among patients, their families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication. The nurse adheres to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, applicable laws and regulations, and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience, and engages in continuous professional growth and development. Employees may handle hazardous drugs in patient care or related activities in accordance with NIOSH identification and USP 800 guidelines.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
- Wound Care Certified (WCC), Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON), or Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN) certification within 6 months.
- 5 years of recent relevant experience.
Responsibilities
- Assess, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate nursing care, including direct patient skin and wound management.
- Provide patient and family education and support transitions of care.
- Deliver holistic, individualized care to patients in the assigned area.
- Develop, implement, manage, and coordinate an interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
- Foster collaborative relationships among patients, families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication.
- Adhere to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws, regulations, and codes.
- Engage in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
