Registered Nurse, Wound Care

Organization:

STCH-Sutter Tracy Community Hosp

Position Overview: 

The Wound Care Certified Nurse provides direct patient skin and wound management in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The Wound Care Certified Nurse plays an important role as a direct care provider, educator and resource for optimum patient outcomes in wound and skin care management and provides care for more complex patients under the supervision of a Certified Wound, Ostomy, & Continence Nurse (CWOCN). Skin and Wound Management includes the identification, assessment of patient/family needs, development of plan of care, direct implementation of care, prevention, quality monitoring, and continuing review/evaluation/modification as necessary of the plan of care (in accordance with established practice standards) for patients with alterations in skin/tissue integrity that includes but is not limited to pressure, vascular, arterial, and diabetic ulcerations, as well as skin conditions resulting from incontinence, surgical procedures and/or trauma. Skin and Wound Management is a specialized area that focuses on overall skin care and promotion of an optimal wound environment, including prevention, therapeutic interventions and rehabilitative interventions. The scope of practice of the Wound Care Certified Nurse is performed in accordance with legislation code, as determined by the California Board of Registered Nursing.

Job Description:

EDUCATION

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN preferred.

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• RN-Registered Nurse of California

EXPERIENCE

• Significant and substantial RN experience in Wound Care either in a clinic or home health setting.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• The ability to get along with co-workers or peers.
• Ability to read, write, hear and verbally communicate in English to the degree required to perform the job.
• The ability to recognize potential hazards and follow appropriate precautions.
• The ability to understand and remember detailed instructions.
• Must be able to demonstrate communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate age-related competencies for neonate through geriatrics.
• Must demonstrate the ability to provide education on wound/skin care and to adapt teaching techniques to skill level/teaching method preference of patient or care giver/family member learner.
• Must demonstrate the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks Basic computer skills, including PC and Windows applications.
• In depth knowledge of nursing process and performance improvement
• In depth knowledge of current wound care standards of practice

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Part Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Rotating Weekends

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

28

Employee Status:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

This position may regularly work, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drug(s) identified as hazardous, or potentially hazardous, by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for purposes of USP 800.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $57.81 to $79.08 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

Salary : $58 - $79