Wound Ostomy Nurse (Full-Time, Day)
Vacaville, California
RN
Posted Aug 31
- Shift
- Days
- Unit
- Wound-Care
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in California is $49/hr, across 1912 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
The Clinical Nurse has the responsibility, accountability, and the authority to deliver safe, effective, quality, excellent nursing care according to the philosophy and goals/objectives of the Department of Nursing. The RN, utilizing the Jean Watson’s Theory of Caring, the Relationship Based Care, and the NorthBay’s professional nursing practice model assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care for all patients assigned to his/her care. The RN makes determinations regarding the progress of the patient toward goals and utilizes a therapeutic professional relationship with the patient/family and interdisciplinary team to facilitate the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health.
Care is provided according to the specific physiologic, developmental and psychosocial needs of the patient. Supports the mission, vision, values and expectation of excellence of the organization.
Read the full posting
In addition, the Wound/Ostomy nurse is a registered professional nurse with advanced education, knowledge, and expertise in clinical practice in this area of specialty. Functions as a resource to staff, management, and other health team members regarding nursing practice for specific patients and/or client populations requiring skin care including but not limited to preventive measures for wound and ostomy. Provides and directs nursing care that promotes and improves the well-being of the patient consistent with his/her clinical education and in accordance with the rules adopted by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
The major role functions of the Wound/Ostomy role are: (1) clinical practice/consultation, (2) education/staff development, (3) patient education/evaluation, (4) direct patient care.
Education
Graduate from an accredited school of professional registered nursing. BSN required by January 1, 2020, unless grandfathered as outlined in March 2014 letter. Master’s Degree preferred.
Certification
Certification in Wound/Ostomy from approved WOCNCB; certification required within 12 months of hire.
Licensure
Valid and current RN license by the State of California. Current AHA or AHA equivalent BLS. ACLS preferred.
Experience
Prior working experience in the particular area of specialty is required. Prior experience demonstrating the ability to work with a minimum of supervision and effective interpersonal nursing leadership skills.
Communication: Proficient, written, verbal and electronic communication skills.
Physical Effort: Performs all physical duties of the job. Requires lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, twisting, reaching, and fine motor skills.
Hours of Work : Variable
Other: Completion of annual organizational requirements for employment.
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Requirements
- CA RN
- Nursing policy compliance
- Care plan evaluation
- Nursing
- Patient progress tracking
- RN License
- Team leadership
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
Place
- City
- Vacaville, California
- Median rent
- $2,299/mo
- Local household income
- $111,126/yr
- State price level
- 11% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
California index 110.7, where 100 is the national average.
Vacaville sits between Sacramento and the Bay Area along I-80, giving nurses a quieter mid-size-city base with weekend access to both regions. Rolling hills frame the town, and the historic Nut Tree area remains a recognizable local landmark for dining and shopping.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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NorthBay Health (also known as NorthBay Healthcare) is an independent, nonprofit health system founded in 1959 by civic leaders and physicians, serving the Napa, Solano, and Yolo County regions of Northern California. NorthBay provides advanced services in cardiovascular care, neuroscience,…
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