Wound Care Registered Nurse Full Time Days
Brea, California
The Wound Care Nurse is responsible for providing specialized nursing care to patients with wounds, ostomies, or skin integrity concerns.
Posted Oct 13
- Shift and hours
- Days Wound Care Registered Nurse Full Time Days
- Unit and setting
- Wound-Care · Hospital Populations Served: Adolescents (12-17 years), Adults (18-64 years), Geriatrics (65+ years)adolescents, adults and geriatrics
- License
- RN license Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.current RN license in good standing
- Term
- Permanent Wound Care Registered Nurse Full Time DaysFull time
Do you qualify?
- License
- current RN license in good standing Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
- Certification
- BLS certification within time frame required by facility policy Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within time frame required by facility policy.
- Education
- graduate of accredited nursing program (ADN, diploma, or BSN) Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN, diploma, or BSN).
- Experience
- two years nursing experience in acute care, skilled nursing, outpatient, or home health Minimum of two years of nursing experience in acute care, skilled nursing, outpatient, or home health settings.
- Also asks
- demonstrated clinical expertise in wound and skin care Demonstrated clinical expertise in wound and skin care.
- Also asks
- knowledge of evidence-based practices in wound healing Knowledge of evidence-based practices in wound healing.
- Also asks
- ability to educate and mentor staff on wound care protocols Ability to educate and mentor staff on wound care protocols.
- Also asks
- proficient in EMR systems and documentation Proficient in EMR systems and documentation.
- Also asks
- lift 50 lbs and perform physical patient care tasks Capable of lifting 50 lbs and performing physical tasks required in patient care.
Preferred
- Certification
- wound care certification Wound care certification preferred or willingness to obtain per facility policy.
- Experience
- wound care experience Experience in wound care preferred.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for California staff rolesCalifornia staff postings that state pay run $34/hr to $96/hr, the middle half $45/hr to $73/hr, across 3,751 postings.
Benefits
- BenefitsMedicalScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.
- BenefitsDental
- BenefitsVision
- Benefits401(k)
- BenefitsFSA/HSA
- BenefitsLife Insurance
More benefits (2)
- BenefitsPaid Time Off
- BenefitsWellness
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- comprehensive wound assessments and treatment plans with providers Provides comprehensive wound assessments and collaborates with providers on treatment plans.
- Day to day
- wound care interventions incl. negative pressure therapy, dressing changes, offloading Implements and monitors wound care interventions including negative pressure therapy, dressing changes, and offloading techniques.
- Day to day
- coordinates complex wound care through discharge planning and follow-up referrals Coordinates care for patients with complex wounds and ensures continuity through discharge planning and follow-up referrals.
- Day to day
- educates patients, families and staff on wound care and prevention Educates patients, families, and staff regarding wound care techniques and prevention strategies.
- Day to day
- identifies at-risk patients and oversees prevention protocols Identifies patients at risk for skin breakdown and oversees implementation of prevention protocols.
- Day to day
- clinical resource and advisor for skin integrity, wound management, product use Serves as a clinical resource and advisor for skin integrity, wound management, and product utilization.
- Day to day
- performance improvement initiatives and wound care outcome monitoring Participates in performance improvement initiatives and monitors outcomes related to wound care.
- Day to day
- documentation to regulatory and organizational standards Maintains documentation according to regulatory and organizational standards.
- Day to day
- collaborates with interdisciplinary team for integrated care Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to ensure integrated care.
- Day to day
- input on wound care supplies and equipment Provides input on wound care supplies and equipment.
- Unit size
- 4-bed ICU We also offer a 4-bed ICU and three negative pressure rooms to accommodate particularly serious conditions.
- Hours stated
- Full Time Days
- Details
- 48-bed hospital
- Details
- three negative pressure rooms
- Details
- access to complete medical records Protected Health Information: Access to complete medical records including clinical and demographic data.
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
Original listing
Posted on Kindred Healthcare’s careers page.
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Kindred Hospital Brea helps patients return to the lives they love. At our 48-bed hospital, our physician-led care teams provide critically ill patients with the specialized acute care and rehabilitation they need, for the time they need it - empowering them to take the next step in their recovery journey. We also offer a 4-bed ICU and three negative pressure rooms to accommodate particularly serious conditions. We are located less than a mile north of Brea Junior High School and conveniently surrounded by restaurants and shops.
Job Summary
The Wound Care Nurse is responsible for providing specialized nursing care to patients with wounds, ostomies, or skin integrity concerns. This role includes assessment, development of care plans, implementation of treatments, patient and staff education, and documentation in accordance with clinical standards and facility policy. The nurse acts as a resource and consultant to clinical teams regarding complex wound care management and best practices.
Essential Functions
Provides comprehensive wound assessments and collaborates with providers on treatment plans. Implements and monitors wound care interventions including negative pressure therapy, dressing changes, and offloading techniques. Coordinates care for patients with complex wounds and ensures continuity through discharge planning and follow-up referrals.
Educates patients, families, and staff regarding wound care techniques and prevention strategies. Identifies patients at risk for skin breakdown and oversees implementation of prevention protocols. Serves as a clinical resource and advisor for skin integrity, wound management, and product utilization.
Participates in performance improvement initiatives and monitors outcomes related to wound care. Maintains documentation according to regulatory and organizational standards. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to ensure integrated care.
Provides input on wound care supplies and equipment. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Demonstrated clinical expertise in wound and skin care. Strong communication, assessment, and critical thinking skills.
Knowledge of evidence-based practices in wound healing. Ability to educate and mentor staff on wound care protocols. Proficient in EMR systems and documentation.
Capable of lifting 50 lbs and performing physical tasks required in patient care. Populations Served: Adolescents (12-17 years), Adults (18-64 years), Geriatrics (65+ years) Protected Health Information: Access to complete medical records including clinical and demographic data. Pay Range: $46.04-$60.14/hr.
ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.
Education Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN, diploma, or BSN). Licenses/Certifications Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within time frame required by facility policy. Wound care certification preferred or willingness to obtain per facility policy. Experience Minimum of two years of nursing experience in acute care, skilled nursing, outpatient, or home health settings. Experience in wound care preferred.