Registered Nurse (RN) - Wound Care
About The Position
St. Francis Medical Center is a leading comprehensive healthcare institution in Los Angeles, providing vital healthcare services to the community. St. Francis is recognized for its full range of diagnostic and treatment services in specialties including Cardiovascular, Surgical, Orthopedics, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, and Emergency and Trauma Care. The hospital also offers a broad array of education and outreach programs that advance community health. St. Francis Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, STEMI Receiving Center, ED Approved for Pediatrics, Geriatric ED, Level III Neonatal ICU, and Level II Trauma Center. Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to compassion, quality, and service!
Requirements
- Current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the state.
- BLS upon hire and maintain current.
- Wound Care Certification within first year of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
- Previous Wound care knowledge and or experience preferred (1 Year).
- Wound, Ostomy, Continence (WOC) or (WCC) Board Certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct care in the inpatient wound care department.
- Assesses the skin of patients in the facility.
- Monitors the status of wounds.
- Implements specialized dressing change recommendations based on physician orders and clinical expertise.
- Implements offloading and HAPI prevention orders.
- Adapts to changing policy and procedures according to corporate policy.
- Provides ongoing evidence-based relevant education to all facility bedside staff related to HAPI prevention, dressing changes, and care of skin.
- Establishes and maintains monthly wound care committee meetings which will include relevant participants from their facility.
- Collaborates respectfully with all departments to create effective wound care practices based on evidence-based best practice guidelines and corporate policies.
- Communicates with physicians / charge nurse / co – workers, as appropriate regarding changes in the patient’s treatment, clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies.
- Reports HAPI occurrence to leadership in a timely manner.
- Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
- Participates in team development calls and meetings.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401K retirement plan
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Many more voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
