Per Diem Registered Nurse III – VCMC Wound Care

County of Ventura Government; Santa Paula (CA); In loco; USD 96.000 - 152.000; Tempo pieno

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Bilingual Incentive

Educational Incentive

Certification Pay

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County of Ventura, CA seeks a Per Diem Registered Nurse III to lead wound, ostomy, and continence care across inpatient units. The role requires strong clinical expertise, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and active participation in education for patients and staff.

Requirements include five years of RN experience (two in wound/ostomy), CA RN license, BLS/CPR, and proficiency with Cerner and Office tools. The position is per diem with potential bilingual and educational incentives.

Competenze

• Five years of full-time professional RN experience including two years in wound/ostomy nursing.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California RN license.
• BLS/CPR certification required by start date.
• Intermediate experience with Cerner and Microsoft Office.

Mansioni

• Implements nursing processes: assessment, planning, and evaluation of care plans.
• Oversees wound, ostomy, and continence care program across inpatient areas.
• Provides education to patients, families, and staff; conducts rounds daily.
• Leads patient safety and performance improvement initiatives; documents outcomes.

Conoscenze

Nursing leadership

Education/teaching

Communication

Formazione

CA RN license

Strumenti

Cerner

Microsoft Office

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THE POSITION

Under general direction and following established medically-approved policies and procedures, provides care to medically complex patients in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. Independently oversees the wound, ostomy, and continence care program across inpatient care areas, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Serves as a resource for wound care management; including identification, assessment, treatment, and prevention. Provides specialized consultation on wound, ostomy, and continence issues for patients, families, nursing, and medical staff. Serves as a consultant in the treatment and management of patients with draining wounds, fistula and tubes, and patients with altered skin integrity due to pressure necrosis, drainage, or incontinence. Works with interdisciplinary staff to provide updated information regarding wound care. Conducts rounds on patients with wound/pressure ulcers on a daily and as needed basis. Co-chairs wound prevention meetings and works on initiatives to support nurse-driven protocols on wound care.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Bilingual Incentive: Incumbents may be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill. In order to qualify for this incentive, incumbents in eligible positions must take and pass the applicable bilingual fluency examination.
• Educational Incentive: Incumbents may be eligible for an educational incentive based on completion of a Bachelor's or Master's degree that is not required for the classification.
• Certification Pay: $0.813 per hour based on scheduled work week hours for each qualified certification up to a maximum of five (5) certifications.

PAYROLL TITLE: Per Diem Registered Nurse III

AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: Health Care Agency – Ventura County Medical Center

The Per Diem Registered Nurse III is represented by the California Nurses' Association (CNA) and is eligible for overtime compensation.

NOTE: Salary placement will be determined according to the current Per Diem CNA memorandum of agreement.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Per Diem (Intermittent) vacancies for this position only.

There is currently one (1) Per Diem vacancy at Ventura County Medical Center.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

OPENING DATE: October 23, 2026
CLOSING DATE: October 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Implements nursing processes (assessment, planning, implementation of care plan, evaluation of patient response); revises care plans as needed
• Administers basic and advanced competency nursing care in accordance with VCMC/SPH policies and procedures and Patient Bill of Rights
• Provides direction to others regarding complex health and patient problems
• Provides patient and staff education including the coordination of educational programs
• Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes for the patient or the patient’s condition
• Participates in hospital and/or nursing administration care committees, acting as chairperson if appropriate
• Reviews, identifies, reports, and corrects deficiencies in practices, products, or equipment, as necessary
• Develops, implements, and documents performance improvement processes
• Recognizes problem situations and takes appropriate steps leading to correction
• Serves as a preceptor for nurses cross training or training in specialty
• Collects and analyzes relevant data pertinent to the patient’s health or situation used in determining care issues;
• Develops and implements a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes; coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment
• Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, and caring environment
• Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members
• Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team
• Maintains appropriate supply of equipment and materials
• Maintains documentation of patient status, intervention, and responses
• Provides resources to educate staff on wound care and assessment, and management
• Maintains and improves knowledge level related to wound care
• Evaluates wound care devices introduced to the hospital and assists in training staff
• Performs yearly Performance Improvement projects related to wound care
• Performs other related duties as required.

These are entrance requirements to the examination process and assure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE

Requires five (5) years of full-time professional registered nursing experience including two (2) years of full-time experience in Wound and Ostomy Nursing.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess and maintain a current, valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California
• Must possess a current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification by the first day of employment and maintain it thereafter
• Intermediate experience in Microsoft Office products such as, Excel and Outlook
• Intermediate experience using Cerner

DESIRED

• Wound Care Certification
• Completion of an accredited Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing (WOCN) program preferred upon hire
• Bachelor or Master of Science in Nursing

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

Comprehensive knowledge of: the principles, practices, and techniques used in advanced nursing care of wound care and ostomy; Federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations, policies, processes, and mandated procedures pertinent to wound care and ostomy.

Working knowledge of: Microsoft Office products such as, Excel and Outlook; Cerner EHR.

Working ability to: provide direction to others; self-direct continuing education needs, provide a positive role model and public image; work proficiently in emergency and/or stressful situations; maintain confidentiality of patient/client information; effectively establish and maintain working relationships with medical staff, co-workers, patients and the public; and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

FINAL FILING DATE: Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026.

All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire will result in the application being removed from consideration.

An application evaluation will be conducted to determine whether or not each applicant possesses the required licensure, certification, and experience for this recruitment. Those candidates who meet the requirements will be placed on the eligible list.

Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.

Background investigation: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record may be required for this position.

For more information about this recruitment, please contact Maritza David by e‑mail at [e-mail] or by telephone at [phone].

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.