Wound and Ostomy Nurse (RN)

Huckeye Health Services LLC; Newport Beach (CA); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 131.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Huckeye Health Services LLC seeks a Certified Wound & Ostomy Nurse (CWON) to serve as a clinical resource for ostomy care, wounds, and skin integrity in both inpatient and outpatient settings. You will provide direct wound and ostomy care and educate patients and families around procedures and care plans.

The role requires an active California RN license, CWON certification, and a minimum of four years of clinical nursing experience, including two years in wound/ostomy care.

Qualifikationen

• Active California RN license (in good standing).
• CWON certification is required.
• Minimum four years of clinical nursing experience.
• Two years of wound and ostomy care experience.

Aufgaben

• Assess and manage pressure injuries (Stage III or above).
• Evaluate hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) and ensure reporting.
• Implement strategies to reduce and prevent HAPIs across hospital practices.
• Provide expert wound, ostomy, continence and skin care assessments and plans.

Kenntnisse

CWON Certification

RN License (CA)

Wound Ostomy Care

Infection Control

Jobbeschreibung

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Travel: Local travel required (patient visits and care coordination)

Compensation:$80.00/HR

Job Summary

The Certified Wound & Ostomy Nurse (CWON) functions as a clinical resource for patients and staff in the management of ostomy care, continence disorders, acute and chronic wounds, skin breakdown, and fistulae. This role provides direct wound and ostomy care in both inpatient and outpatient settings and plays a critical role in patient and family education before and after surgical procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Assess all patients with pressure injuries staged at Stage III or above

Evaluate and manage all hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) and ensure appropriate reporting

Assess overall hospital practices and implement strategies to reduce and eliminate HAPIs

Provide expert wound, ostomy, continence, and skin care assessments and treatment planning

Minimum of four (4) years of clinical nursing experience

Demonstrates initiative and strong interpersonal skills

Knowledge of infection control and patient safety protocols

Two (2) years of experience in wound and ostomy care

Required Certifications & Licensure

Registered Nurse (RN) license – State of California (active and in good standing)

CWON Certification – REQUIRED

Wound and Ostomy Certification

Valid driver’s license and active auto insurance

For any questions, contact us at: (281)-769-8184