(RN) Wound/Ostomy Nurse
Company: ScionHealth
Location: Lynwood
Posted on: April 24, 2025
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Job Description:
(RN) Wound/Ostomy Nurse at ScionHealth summary:
The Wound/Ostomy Nurse provides specialized care for patients with
various types of wounds, implements policies and procedures for
wound management, and collaborates with nursing staff and Wound
Care Coordinators. This role includes evaluating patient wounds,
developing treatment plans, educating staff on wound care products,
and participating in discharge planning. With a strong emphasis on
patient care and continuous education, the Wound/Ostomy Nurse plays
a vital role in enhancing patient outcomes and ensuring high
standards of care.
Description
Job Summary
Implements policies and procedures, along with standards of care
and practice related to patient care needs involving various types
of wounds. Provides direct patient care and assistance to staff
nurses and acts as consultative service regarding wound care to
clinical staff. Performs wound care functions under the oversight
of a Wound Care Coordinator.
Essential Functions
- Provides care for patients whose primary needs involve wounds
- Evaluates all wounds upon admission and ongoing to determine treatment plan and provide early problem identification
- Reviews initial treatment plan with the supervising Registered Nurse
- Reports to the supervising Registered Nurse any change of wound status
- Consults with National Wound Care Consultant and Wound Care Coordinators
- Assists in planning patient's care
- Evaluates products and cost effectiveness for use in hospital and makes recommendation
- Reviews and participates in developing discharge plans
- Educates staff on products available for use in hospital
- Evaluates culture results and conferences with physicians on
Plan of Care Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Ability to adapt to new situations, set priorities, and utilize problem-solving techniques
- Knowledge in wound care
- Knowledge in wound debridement's as indicated within level and scope of practice
- Ability to serve as resources to nursing staff in complex wound management
- Ability to lead, motivate, and develop others individually and as a team
- Must read, write and speak fluent English
- Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
- Must have good and regular attendance
- Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
- Performs other related duties as assigned $15,000 Sign on
Bonus
Salary Range: $40.71 - $50.62/Hour
Qualifications
Education- Graduate of an accredited nursing program leading to licensure
as an LPN/LVN or RN Licenses/Certification
- Active RN or LPN/LVN License in the state and BLS certification
Experience
- Three (3) years nursing experience with experience as an acute
care nurse
Keywords:
Wound Care, Ostomy Nurse, Registered Nurse, Patient Care, Healthcare, Wound Management, Acute Care Nursing, Clinical Staff, Nursing Education, Healthcare Consulting
- Three (3) years nursing experience with experience as an acute
care nurse
- Active RN or LPN/LVN License in the state and BLS certification
Experience
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program leading to licensure
as an LPN/LVN or RN Licenses/Certification
Keywords: ScionHealth, Santa Ana , (RN) Wound/Ostomy Nurse, Healthcare , Lynwood, California
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