Wound Care Clinic RN; CLIN NURSE

The CN identifies and implements nursing interventions and evaluates results for a wide variety of patient populations, directs and acts as resource to other members of the nursing team as assigned and promotes compliance and support for policies. The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous and patient centered care which includes: assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care;

delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties; and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations. Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance.

Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care. Provides direct patient care to a diversified patient population. Applies knowledge, experience and judgment to determine the importance of a situation, set priorities, and use abstract thought to evaluate clinical situations. Participates in patient and staff education. Demonstrates leadership skills. Demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.

• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
• Hold one of the three following wound care certifications:
  Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) from the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB) or WTA-C from the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB) or Wound Care Certified (WCC) from the Wound Care Education Institute
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• At least three (3) years of wound care focused RN experience in the inpatient, outpatient, or home care setting, caring for patients with both and acute and chronic wounds using advanced wound care modalities.
• Experience and advanced understanding of the medical management of acute and chronic wounds
• Experience providing patient education and caring for patients with wounds
• Experience providing direct patient care including wound assessment, complex dressing changes, administering immunizations, collect lab specimens, and administering medications.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to utilize medical terminology appropriately.
• Knowledge of current trends in nursing.
• Commitment to excellence in patient care.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates accountability and professionalism.
• Adapts to change in a positive, professional and productive manner.
• Knowledge of legal implications in clinical practice and documentation.
• Knowledge of performance improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, taking into consideration protective interventions, development (behavioral and physical) and physiological characteristics specific to the patients.
• Knowledge of advanced wound care therapies.
• Mastery of Relational Competencies.

• Certified Foot Care Nurse (CFCN)
• Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification (AMB-BC)
• BSN
• Telephone Triage
• Care Coordination Experience

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