Wound Care Registered Nurse (Per Diem) - Wound Healing (In-patient)

Montage Health; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 153,000; Part time

Job summary

Montage Health is seeking a Wound Care Nurse (RN) for per diem shifts in California. The role involves autonomous case management, wound assessment, dressings, and collaboration with physicians and the care team. Requires active California RN license, BLS, and recent experience.

BLS is required, ACLS optional. A BSN is preferred, with orientation and annual competencies. Per diem hours vary, with shifts including weekends; wage is $83.04–$111.05 per hour plus shift differentials.

Qualifications

• Must have recent nursing experience (within the past two years).
• California RN license required; BLS required; ACLS optional.
• Wound care experience preferred (CWS/WOCN certifications preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred; orientation and competency assessments required.

Responsibilities

• Provide wound care including assessments, dressings, wound Vac, and compression therapy.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to plan and evaluate patient care.
• Educate patients and families about wound care and treatment plans.
• Assist with procedures and ensure compliance with hospital policies.

Skills

Wound care

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Communication

Multitasking

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

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Job Description

Under the leadership of the department director, assistant director and/or manager, the wound care nurse (WC RN) communicates with and collaborates with physicians, other hospital nursing staff, and other healthcare team members to provide consistent quality care for wound treatment program patients. The WC RN works with a high degree of autonomy and is responsible and accountable for assigned patients as a case manager to plan, evaluate, and implement the care for patients within the framework of the State Nurse Practice Act. The WC RN complies with all hospital policies and procedures while performing job duties and responsibilities including, but not limited to, completing the initial admission process, vital signs, wound assessments, wound photography, wound dressings, vascular assessments, wound Vac, compression therapy; assisting the physician with various procedures; and providing education to patient and families.

Experience

Must have recent nursing experience (working within the past two years). Areas of expertise preferred but not limited to are: acute care, urgent care, medical surgical, community nursing, home health, hospice and or rehab experience. Wound care experience within the past two years is preferred. This position requires critical thinking, communication, multi-tasking, flexibility, and good interpersonal skills.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

Must pass orientation and initial competency assessment prior to independent assignment of patients requiring the applicable skill, and must complete and pass all annual competencies.

Licensure/Certifications

State of California RN license required. American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS required, optional ACLS. Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) and/or Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing (WOCN) certifications preferred.

Equal opportunity employer.

Assigned Work Hours

Per diem - hours vary. Average 2-3 shifts per week to include a weekend day. Minimum 2 shifts per pay period.

Position Type

Per Diem

Pay Range (based on years of applicable experience)

$83.04

to

$111.05

The hours employees work determine when a shift differential is paid

Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $5.50Hourly Night Shift Differential: $8.00