Wound Care Registered Nurse – Long Beach, CA
Desort•Long Beach, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
A healthcare organization in Long Beach, California is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse specializing in wound care to join its clinical team. This full-time opportunity is ideal for a knowledgeable nursing professional with strong wound management experience and a commitment to providing safe, high-quality patient care. The selected candidate will provide specialized wound assessments and treatments while working closely with patients, families, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
Requirements
- Associate degree or higher in Nursing
- Active California Registered Nurse license
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- Current ACLS certification
- Extensive professional experience in wound care
- Wound care certification such as CWCN, CWOCN, or equivalent
- Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing
- Additional wound care education or specialized training
- Experience working with complex or chronic wounds
- Experience providing clinical education or guidance to nursing staff
- Strong knowledge of pressure injury prevention and skin integrity management
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive assessments of wounds and skin integrity
- Develop and implement individualized wound care plans
- Provide appropriate wound treatments based on clinical assessment and established protocols
- Monitor wound healing and modify care recommendations as needed
- Document assessments, treatments, patient responses, and progress accurately
- Identify potential complications and communicate concerns to the appropriate healthcare professionals
- Educate patients and families regarding wound prevention, treatment, and ongoing care
- Provide guidance and clinical support to nursing staff regarding wound management
- Promote effective pressure injury prevention and skin care practices
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to support positive patient outcomes
- Maintain compliance with applicable nursing standards, policies, and regulations
Benefits
- Paid time off and holidays, based on employer policy
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, subject to eligibility
- Retirement savings options, subject to eligibility
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education opportunities
- Supportive clinical work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
