RN Wound Care Lead – Full-Time Days (10-Hour Shift)

Working Nurse; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 72 000 - 112 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles is seeking a Lead Wound Care Nurse (WCN) to oversee wound care standards and coordinate care on a 10-hour shift schedule. This is a full-time day position with primary responsibility for wound care quality and safety.

The ideal candidate will have a BSN or be enrolled to complete one within two years, at least two years of wound care experience, one year of acute care nursing, and CWOCN/CWCN certification within two years, along with a CA RN license and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing; BSN required within 2 years if not held.
• Minimum two years experience in wound care.
• Minimum one year acute care nursing experience.
• CWOCN or CWCN certification required within 2 years of hire.
• Current California RN license.
• Current BLS card.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate investigation on improvement of nursing care when hospital acquired pressure injuries occur.
• Lead in developing action plans to prevent future occurrences.
• Establish standards for patient care and evaluate interventions.

Connaissances

Wound care

Acute care nursing

BLS

Formation

BSN

Description du poste

RN Job

RN Wound Care Lead – Full-Time Days (10-Hour Shift)

Shift

Full-Time Days (10-Hour Shift)

Pay Range

$52.25 - $80.99

Job ID

107565921821

Location

Los Angeles, 90059

Job Description

The Lead Wound Care Nurse (WCN) demonstrates a high degree of professional competence in a specialized field of nursing and utilizes advanced theoretical and empirical knowledge and a scientific approach to problem solving.

The Lead Wound Care Nurse establishes standards for patient care and evaluates interventions to improve care. Emphasis on the role components is dependent upon the patient population and the clinical and administrative functions/needs of the unit, Department of Professional practice and Education. This position will coordinate the investigation on improvement of nursing care when hospital acquired pressure injuries occur and lead in developing action plans to prevent future occurrences.

Qualifications

• Education
• 1. Bachelor of Sciences degree in nursing (individuals hired without a BSN will be required to complete a degree program within 2 years of their hire date)
• Qualifications/Experience
• 1. Minimum two years experience in wound care
• 2. Minimum one year acute care nursing experience
• 3. Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN); or Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) required within 2 years of hire date
• 4. Current California RN license.
• 5. Current BLS card.

About The Hospital

MLK Community Healthcare (MLKCH) is a private, nonprofit, state-of-the-art, safety-net hospital with the mission of bringing the highest quality healthcare to the historically underserved communities of South Los Angeles. Since we opened our doors in 2015, we have made a meaningful impact on the lives and health of our neighbors. Come work with us.