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RN Wound Care PD
Shift
Per Diem
Pay Range
$61.33
Location
Los Angeles, 90059
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Job Description
Under the supervision of Professional practice and Education Director, wound care serves as a clinical resource to MLKCH staff on issues pertaining to patients with wounds, pressure ulcers, ostomies, fistulas and incontinence. Provides direct patient care for evaluation and education purposes. Establishes and maintains practice standards and provides ongoing staff education.
The Wound Care Nurse (WCN) demonstrates a high degree of professional competence in a specialized field of nursing and utilizes advanced theoretical and empirical knowledge and a scientific approach to problem solving. The Wound Care Nurse establishes standards for patient care and evaluates interventions to improve care.
Emphasis on the role components is dependent upon the patient population and the clinical and administrative functions/needs of the unit, Department of Professional practice and Education.Wound Care Nurse Job is defined by the scope a
Qualifications
MLK Community Healthcare (MLKCH) is a private, nonprofit, state-of-the-art, safety-net hospital with the mission of bringing the highest quality healthcare to the historically underserved communities of South Los Angeles. Since we opened our doors in 2015, we have made a meaningful impact on the lives and health of our neighbors. Come work with us.
RN Wound Care PD
Shift
Per Diem
Pay Range
$61.33
Location
Los Angeles, 90059
Apply at Website
Email Recruiter
Job Description
Under the supervision of Professional practice and Education Director, wound care serves as a clinical resource to MLKCH staff on issues pertaining to patients with wounds, pressure ulcers, ostomies, fistulas and incontinence. Provides direct patient care for evaluation and education purposes. Establishes and maintains practice standards and provides ongoing staff education.
The Wound Care Nurse (WCN) demonstrates a high degree of professional competence in a specialized field of nursing and utilizes advanced theoretical and empirical knowledge and a scientific approach to problem solving. The Wound Care Nurse establishes standards for patient care and evaluates interventions to improve care.
Emphasis on the role components is dependent upon the patient population and the clinical and administrative functions/needs of the unit, Department of Professional practice and Education.Wound Care Nurse Job is defined by the scope a
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor of Sciences degree in nursing (individuals hired without a BSN will be required to complete a degree program within 5 years of their hire date)
- Qualifications/Experience
- Minimum one year experience in wound care; Internal candidates with at least one (1) year of acute care nursing experience will be considered in lieu of the one year Wound Care requirement.
- Minimum one year acute care nursing experienceWound Care Certification preferred.
- Current California RN license.Current BLS card.
- Special Skills/Knowledge
- The Wound Care RN provides direct and indirect patient care, is responsible for the assessment planning, implementation and evaluation of wound care for patients. T
- he Wound Care nurse acts as a wound care resource person for physician and nursing staff on issues pertaining to patients with wounds, pressure ulcers, ostomies, fistulas and incontinence.
- The WCN collaborates with members of the healthcare team in the implementation of needed interventions to promote wound healing and prevention of skin breakdown.
- Additionally, the position is able to perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision (please check addendum A for competency)
MLK Community Healthcare (MLKCH) is a private, nonprofit, state-of-the-art, safety-net hospital with the mission of bringing the highest quality healthcare to the historically underserved communities of South Los Angeles. Since we opened our doors in 2015, we have made a meaningful impact on the lives and health of our neighbors. Come work with us.
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