RN - Wound Care - Placentia - PT Days

University of California System • Placentia, CA

43d

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Coordinator of Wound Care Department, provides patient with care that is continuously evaluated, planned for, and revised as needed; patient's status is documented within the reassessments; patient care needs; interventions to meet the patient's needs; nursing care provided; the patient's response to; and the outcome of care provided; organizes and prioritizes work to provide health information, discharge planning, and patient care in a safe environment to maximize health in the continuum of care and protect the patient; assumes responsibility for and assigned group of patients and be accountable for an assessment of the patient's basic human needs, enabling team of providers to make appropriate decisions to develop, implement and evaluate a plan for care, to include biophysical needs, bio-psychological needs, environmental/safety needs, self care needs, educational needs, discharge planning needs; professional and competent as a care provider, a leader of personnel, and a collaborator with other professionals; demonstrates awareness of his/her unique position in the Department and responsibilities as a professional nurse and R.N. Case Manager through accurate, clear, concise and timely written and oral communications.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Wound Related products and procedures
• Minimum one (1) year hopsital Medical/Surgical or Rehabilitation experience
• External candidates must have a BSN or higher
• Knowledge of comprehensive wound managment including wound assessment, formulation of treatment plan, recommendation of appropriate wound dressing, documentation, evaluation, education, data collection, surveillance and outcome data
• Current state license to practice as an RN
• Must maintain current provider CPR certification throughout employment
• Work in an office environment with adequate light, heat and ventilation
• Able to complete a two person lift; wheelchair to exam table
• Near visual and hearing acuit with or without accommodation to distinguish changes in patient physical staus and/or read documents and computer screen
• May be required to work around caustic chemicals
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
• Wound care certification

Nice To Haves

• ACLS certification preferred within one (1) year of employment or as available courses allow
• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees