Wound Care Nurse III
About The Position
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 polices, 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.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- RN-Registered Nurse of California
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
- WCC-Wound Care Certified, required
- 5 years of recent relevant experience.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Assessment, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care.
- Direct patient skin and wound management.
- Patient/family education.
- Transitions of care.
- Delivering holistic and individualized care to all patients in assigned area.
- Developing, implementing, managing/coordinating an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors.
- Fostering and maintaining collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications.
- Adhering to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience.
- Engaging in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice.
Benefits
- Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
