RN Wound Care

Advatix Inc.; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 113,652; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Wound Care specialist in Newport Beach, CA. The role involves providing direct wound care and education to patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. Candidates must hold a BSN, have a current RN license in California, and possess wound and ostomy certification. A minimum of four years of clinical experience is required, with a preference for two years in wound and ostomy care. Competitive hourly pay of $82.50 and a temp-to-hire schedule offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of clinical experience required.
• Two years of experience in Wound and Ostomy preferred.
• Registered Nurse (RN) in California, current and in good standing.
• Wound and Ostomy Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct wound and ostomy care in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Educate patients and families on wound and ostomy management.
• Assess patients with pressure injuries and monitor hospital practices to reduce HAPIs.

Skills

Diversity

Technology & Equipment Skills

Infection Control

Initiative

Interpersonal Skills

Job Knowledge

Oral/Written Communication

Patient Counseling

Patient Safety

Travel

Education

Bachelor's of Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Location: Newport Beach, CA, United States

Job Title: RN Wound Care

Pay: $82.50 Per Hour

Shift: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

Schedule: Temp to Hire

Job Duties:

Functions as the clinical resource for patients and staff for ostomy, continence disorders, acute and chronic wound and skin breakdown, and fistulae. Provides direct wound and ostomy care in the inpatient and outpatient settings. Provides patient/family teaching and instruction of wound and ostomy management, both pre‑ and post‑operatively. Assists the healthcare team in the evaluation of skin and wound products and equipment, along with providing educational programs, in‑services, and bedside teaching for the nursing staff. Stays up‑to‑date with skin care practices and shares advances in wound and skin care assessments, evaluations, treatments, and prevention measures.
Assesses all patients with a pressure injury staged at a 3 or above and sees all patients who have developed a hospital‑acquired pressure injury (HAPI) and meets appropriate reporting requirements. Assesses overall hospital needs and practices to eliminate HAPIs.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

• Diversity
• Technology & Equipment Skills
• Infection Control
• Initiative
• Interpersonal Skills
• Job Knowledge
• Oral/Written Communication
• Patient Counseling
• Patient Safety
• Travel

Organization Behavioral Competencies

• BUSINESS ACUMEN
• CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
• INNOVATION
• TRUST & ACCOUNTABILITY

Required Certifications & Licensure

• Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of California - Current and in good standing.
• Wound and Ostomy Certification

Experience: A minimum of four years of clinical experience is required.

• Two years of experience in Wound and Ostomy preferred

Required Education

Bachelor’s of Nursing (BSN) required