RN, Lead Wound Care Specialist - Per Diem, Day Shift

Adventist Health•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Centered in the heart of Boyle Heights, Adventist Health White Memorial is one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1913. We are comprised of a 353-bed hospital, three medical office buildings, residency programs, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of services located in the Los Angeles area. In 2019, Adventist Health White Memorial was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. We are proud to promote wellness in the community at the local farmers market and through our community resource center with services for seniors and Spanish-speakers. Los Angeles is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse city. Job Summary: Responsible for overseeing activities within the team in collaboration with Manager/Director. Provides care to medically complex patients in collaboration with the physician in a specialized acute care setting. Works autonomously and has authority, responsibility, and accountability for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of wound, ostomy, and continence care program throughout the inpatient care areas. Serves as a resource for wound care management, including identification, assessment, treatment, and prevention. Provides specialized consultation on wound, ostomy, and continence issues for patients, families, nursing and medical staff. Serves as a consultant in the management of patients with draining wounds, fistula and tubes. Serves as a consultant for the treatment of patients with altered skin integrity due to pressure necrosis, drainage or incontinence. Works with physicians and nursing staff to provide updated information regarding wound care. Conducts rounds on all patients with wound/pressure ulcers on a daily and as needed basis.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree (BSN): Preferred
Relevant clinical nursing experience: Preferred
Wound care certification: Preferred with plan to achieve within 12 months of beginning certification program

Responsibilities

Overseeing activities within the team in collaboration with Manager/Director.
Provides care to medically complex patients in collaboration with the physician in a specialized acute care setting.
Works autonomously and has authority, responsibility, and accountability for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of wound, ostomy, and continence care program throughout the inpatient care areas.
Serves as a resource for wound care management, including identification, assessment, treatment, and prevention.
Provides specialized consultation on wound, ostomy, and continence issues for patients, families, nursing and medical staff.
Serves as a consultant in the management of patients with draining wounds, fistula and tubes.
Serves as a consultant for the treatment of patients with altered skin integrity due to pressure necrosis, drainage or incontinence.
Works with physicians and nursing staff to provide updated information regarding wound care.
Conducts rounds on all patients with wound/pressure ulcers on a daily and as needed basis.
Provides feedback to associates to help develop necessary skills.
Coordinates plans to accomplish team goals and collaborates with education and training to provide education that is specific to their specialty.
Disseminates important information to team members and travels to both sites as needed to provide direct patient care and/or team lead responsibilities.
Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.
Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues.
Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes.
Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes.
Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient's situation.
Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment.
Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members.
Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team.
Maintains appropriate supply of equipment and materials.
Maintains complete, accurate, concise, legible documentation of patient status, interventions and responses.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.