Wound Care Registered Nurse Full Time Days

ScionHealth; Brea (CA); Vor Ort; USD 63.000 - 83.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Wellness programs

Zusammenfassung

Kindred Hospital Brea is seeking a Wound Care Nurse to provide specialized nursing care for patients with wounds, ostomies, or skin integrity concerns. You will assess, plan, implement treatments, educate patients and staff, and document according to standards.

The role supports a physician-led team in an acute care setting with opportunities to lead wound care initiatives and improve patient outcomes.

Qualifikationen

• RN license in good standing.
• BLS certification required within facility policy.
• Wound care certification preferred or willingness to obtain per policy.

Aufgaben

• Perform wound assessments and collaborate on treatment plans.
• Implement and monitor wound care interventions including negative pressure therapy and dressing changes.
• Coordinate care for complex wounds and ensure discharge planning.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on wound care techniques.
• Identify risk for skin breakdown and implement prevention protocols.
• Serve as clinical resource for wound management and product use.
• Participate in performance improvement and document outcomes.
• Maintain documentation per regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure integrated care.
• Provide input on wound care supplies and equipment.

Kenntnisse

Wound care

Skin integrity

Clinical assessment

EMR documentation

Staff education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Physical strength

Ausbildung

ADN / Diploma / BSN

Jobbeschreibung

Description

Kindred Hospital Brea helps patients return to the lives they love.

At our 48-bed hospital, our physician-led care teams provide critically ill patients with the specialized acute care and rehabilitation they need, for the time they need it - empowering them to take the next step in their recovery journey. We also offer a 4-bed ICU and three negative pressure rooms to accommodate particularly serious conditions.

We are located less than a mile north of Brea Junior High School and conveniently surrounded by restaurants and shops.

Job Summary

The Wound Care Nurse is responsible for providing specialized nursing care to patients with wounds, ostomies, or skin integrity concerns. This role includes assessment, development of care plans, implementation of treatments, patient and staff education, and documentation in accordance with clinical standards and facility policy. The nurse acts as a resource and consultant to clinical teams regarding complex wound care management and best practices.

Essential Functions

• Provides comprehensive wound assessments and collaborates with providers on treatment plans.
• Implements and monitors wound care interventions including negative pressure therapy, dressing changes, and offloading techniques.
• Coordinates care for patients with complex wounds and ensures continuity through discharge planning and follow-up referrals.
• Educates patients, families, and staff regarding wound care techniques and prevention strategies.
• Identifies patients at risk for skin breakdown and oversees implementation of prevention protocols.
• Serves as a clinical resource and advisor for skin integrity, wound management, and product utilization.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives and monitors outcomes related to wound care.
• Maintains documentation according to regulatory and organizational standards.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to ensure integrated care.
• Provides input on wound care supplies and equipment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Demonstrated clinical expertise in wound and skin care.
• Strong communication, assessment, and critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices in wound healing.
• Ability to educate and mentor staff on wound care protocols.
• Proficient in EMR systems and documentation.
• Capable of lifting 50 lbs and performing physical tasks required in patient care.
• Populations Served: Adolescents (12-17 years), Adults (18-64 years), Geriatrics (65+ years)
• Protected Health Information: Access to complete medical records including clinical and demographic data.

Pay Range: $46.04-$60.14/hr.

ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN, diploma, or BSN).

Licenses/Certifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within time frame required by facility policy.
• Wound care certification preferred or willingness to obtain per facility policy.

Experience

• Minimum of two years of nursing experience in acute care, skilled nursing, outpatient, or home health settings.
• Experience in wound care preferred.