Home Health Wound care Nurse III

About the role

Accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient skin and wound management, patient/family education and transitions of care. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in assigned area. Develops, implements, manages/coordinates an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors. Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications. Adheres to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Engages in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and coordinates nursing care for patients, including direct patient skin and wound management, patient/family education, and transitions of care.
• Develops, implements, and manages an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
• Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships with patients, their family/support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications.
• Adheres to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience.
• Engages in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Certification & Licensure: RN-Registered Nurse of California, BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider, WCC-Wound Care Certified within 6 months OR CWON - Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse within 6 months OR CWOCN-Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse within 6 months.
• Typical Experience: 5 years of recent relevant experience.
• Skills & Knowledge: Demonstrated clinical expertise in wound care, demonstrated general knowledge and competence with nursing theories, concepts, and practices, working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations, written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), Electronic Health Record, prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines, work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions, identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options, ensure the privacy of each patient’s Protected Health Information (PHI).

Qualifications

• Department Required Certifications & Licensures: SCAH, DL-Valid Drivers License, SCAH, AUTO-Automobile Insurance.
• Job Shift Days Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours 8 Days Of The Week Monday - Friday Weekend.
• Job Requirements: None.

Benefits

Yes

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Pay Range

$0.00 to $0.00 / hour

Compensation

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

EEO Statement

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