RN, Wound Care Specialist

Contract

In-Office | Simi Valley, CA, United States

Day Shift: M-F , no weekends. Looking for an experienced wound care RN. Traveler will see patients from different units as long as there’s a wound care need. Consults for pressure injuries that need to be evaluated. Any scrub color is acceptable.

Centered in beautiful Southern California, Simi Valley has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1965. We are comprised of a 144-bed hospital, home care services and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Ventura County. Simi Valley is a suburban area nestled between an urban oasis and the stunning shores of the Pacific Ocean. Bordering Los Angeles allows hiking in the morning and attending film premieres in the evening.

Provides care to medically complex patients in collaboration with the physician in a specialized acute care setting. Works within scope and experience and works autonomously and has authority, responsibility, and accountability for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of wound, ostomy, and continence care program throughout the inpatient care areas. Serves as a resource for wound care management, including identification, assessment, treatment, and prevention.

Within scope and experience, provides specialized consultation on wound, ostomy, and continence issues for patients, families, nursing and medical staff. Serves as a consultant in the management of patients with draining wounds, fistula and tubes. Serves as a consultant for the treatment of patients with altered skin integrity due to pressure necrosis, drainage or incontinence. Works with physicians and nursing staff to provide updated information regarding wound care.

Conducts rounds on all patients with wound/pressure ulcers and pressure injuries on an as needed basis.

• Education and
  
  Work Experience:
  
  Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) - Preferred. Relevant clinical nursing experience
  - Preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications:
  
  Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice
  - Required.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy
  - Required.
• Wound care certification
  - Preferred with plan to achieve in determined time period.
• Facility Specific License/
  
  Certifications:
  
  Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy
  - Required.

• Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.
• Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues.
• Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes.
• Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
• Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient's situation.
• Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment.
• Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members.
• Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team.
• Maintains appropriate supply of equipment and materials.
• Maintains complete, accurate, concise, legible documentation of patient status, interventions and responses.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Our facility is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.