RN, Wound Care Specialist

Talented-Medical-Solutions; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Medical Solutions in Simi Valley, CA is seeking an experienced RN Wound Care Specialist for an in-office, day-shift role (Mon-Fri 0800-1630) with no weekends. The RN will care for medically complex patients, collaborate with physicians, and lead wound care initiatives across units.

Applicants should have a BSN preferred and California RN license with BLS/CPR; wound care certification is a plus with plan to achieve. Strong documentation and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Active RN license in California required.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Wound care certification preferred with plan to achieve.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to medically complex patients in collaboration with the physician in a specialized acute care setting.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate wound, ostomy, and continence care program throughout inpatient care areas.
• Serve as a resource for wound care management, including identification, assessment, treatment, and prevention.
• Provide specialized consultation on wound, ostomy, and continence issues for patients, families, nursing and medical staff.
• Conduct rounds on all patients with wound/pressure injuries and pressure ulcers as needed.

Skills

Wound care experience

Autonomous clinical practice

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Job Summary

RN, Wound Care Specialist

Talented Medical Solutions

Contract

In-Office | Simi Valley, CA, United States

Day Shift: M-F 0800-1630, no weekends. Looking for an experienced wound care RN. Traveler will see patients from different units as long as there’s a wound care need. Consults for pressure injuries that need to be evaluated. Any scrub color is acceptable.

Centered in beautiful Southern California, Simi Valley has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1965. We are comprised of a 144-bed hospital, home care services and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Ventura County. Simi Valley is a suburban area nestled between an urban oasis and the stunning shores of the Pacific Ocean. Bordering Los Angeles allows hiking in the morning and attending film premieres in the evening.

Job Summary:

Provides care to medically complex patients in collaboration with the physician in a specialized acute care setting.

Works within scope and experience and works autonomously and has authority, responsibility, and accountability for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of wound, ostomy, and continence care program throughout the inpatient care areas.

Serves as a resource for wound care management, including identification, assessment, treatment, and prevention.

Within scope and experience, Pprovides specialized consultation on wound, ostomy, and continence issues for patients, families, nursing and medical staff.

Serves as a consultant in the management of patients with draining wounds, fistula and tubes.

Serves as a consultant for the treatment of patients with altered skin integrity due to pressure necrosis, drainage or incontinence.

Works with physicians and nursing staff to provide updated information regarding wound care.

Conducts rounds on all patients with wound/pressure ulcers and pressure injuries on an as needed basis.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred Relevant clinical nursing experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Wound care certification: Preferred with plan to achieve in determined time period

Facility Specific License/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions:

Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.

Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues.

Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes.

Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.

Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient's situation.

Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, 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 complete, accurate, concise, legible documentation of patient status, interventions and responses.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Our facility is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.