Wound Care Nurse III
You'll manage skin and wound care for your assigned patients, plus their family teaching and care transitions.
Posted Oct 8
- Shift and hours
- Days · 8-hour shifts · Monday through Friday Job Shift: Days Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Monday - Friday40 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Outer Bay · Home Health SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Outer Bay
- License
- RN license RN - Registered Nurse of CaliforniaCalifornia RN license
- Term
- PermanentFull time
Do you qualify?
- License
- California RN license RN - Registered Nurse of California Check your license
- Certification
- BLS BLS - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
- Certification
- WCC, CWON or CWOCN within 6 months WCC - Wound Care Certified within 6 months, or CWON - Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse within 6 months, or CWOCN - Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse within 6 months
- Education
- graduate of an accredited nursing school Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Experience
- 5 years of recent relevant experience 5 years of recent relevant experience.
- Experience
- clinical expertise in wound care Demonstrated clinical expertise in the area of wound care, including a working knowledge of pharmacology, medical terminology, and aseptic technique.
- Also asks
- valid driver's license Department: SCAH, DL - Valid Driver's License
- Also asks
- automobile insurance Department: SCAH, AUTO - Automobile Insurance
- Also asks
- basic Microsoft Office and EHR skills Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
What it pays
- Pay reviews
- Total compensation considers multiple factors, including but not limited to experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs
Benefits
- Benefitscomprehensive benefits packageEligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
The role and schedule
- Union
- Non-union
- Day to day
- skin and wound management including direct patient skin and wound management
- Day to day
- patient and family education patient/family education and transitions of care
- Day to day
- interdisciplinary plan of care Develops, implements, manages/coordinates an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care
- Day to day
- working with patients' families, physicians and other providers Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers
- Weekends
- Weekends as needed Weekend Requirements: As Needed
- Details
- non-exempt position Position Status: Non-Exempt
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Original listing
Posted on Sutter Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice’s careers page.
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Organization
SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Outer Bay
Position Overview
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.
Job Description
Education
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Certification & licensure
- RN - Registered Nurse of California
- BLS - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
- WCC - Wound Care Certified within 6 months, or
- CWON - Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse within 6 months, or
- CWOCN - Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse within 6 months
Department required certifications & licensures
Department: SCAH, DL - Valid Driver's License Department: SCAH, AUTO - Automobile Insurance
Typical
Experience
5 years of recent relevant experience.
Skills and knowledge
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, and federal regulations.
Possess written and verbal communication 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) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems. Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Work independently, as well as part of a 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 collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.
Job Shift
Days
Schedule
Full Time
Shift Hours
8
Days of the Week
Monday - Friday Weekend
Requirements
As Needed
Benefits
Yes
Unions
No
Position Status
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours
40
Employee Status
Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $70.18 to $94.39 / hour The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.