Certified Wound Care-Registered Nurse

Madera Community Hospital; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Madera Community Hospital in Central California seeks a Certified Wound Care Nurse to provide wound consultation and care across the organization, including all inpatient units. The role focuses on facilitating appropriate skin and wound care, educating staff, and improving wound outcomes throughout the hospital.

Qualifications include a CA RN license, WOCNCB certification, BCLS/ACLS, and at least two years of direct patient care; BSN/MSN is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN/MSN preferred.
• Minimum two years direct patient care experience.
• Current California RN license; BCLS and ACLS certifications.
• WOCNCB certification required; teaching experience preferred.
• Strong math and statistical skills; nurse preceptor/educator experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide wound consultation and care across the organization, including all inpatient departments.
• Educate staff on wound and skin care practices.
• Improve skin and wound outcomes organization-wide.
• Enhance availability of wound care services within all inpatient departments.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teaching

Nurse educator

Preceptor experience

Education

RN degree (BSN/MSN preferred)

Job description

Madera Community Hospital

Located in the heart of Central California, Madera Community Hospital is a General Acute Care, private, not-for-profit hospital dedicated to improving and maintaining the health and wellness of residents throughout the Central Valley. We are committed to identifying and serving our community's needs with compassion, concern, care and safety for every patient. Madera Community Hospital is a growing acute care facility seeking talented individuals with a drive to provide quality care and dedicated to making a difference in our community.

Position Summary:

The Certified Wound Care Nurse provides wound consultation and care to patients throughout the organization, including all inpatient departments. The position focus is to facilitate appropriate skin and wound care, educate staff, participate in ongoing efforts to improve skin and wound outcomes throughout the organization and to improve availability of wound care services within the organization.

Qualifications:

Requires Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, BSN or MSN preferred. CEU’s related to Wound Care and/or Adult Education.

Requires, minimum two years direct patient care experience. Must possess good verbal and written communication skills. Requires good time management and prioritizing skills. Demonstrated proficiency with current MCH Wound Care Program. Demonstrated teaching skills. Strong mathematical and statistical skills. Previous experience as Nurse Preceptor or Nurse Educator preferred.

Requires current State of California Board of Registered Nursing license

Requires Certified Wound Care Provider Certification (WOCNCB)

Requires current American Heart Association BCLS certification

Requires American Heart Association ACLS

Madera Community Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.