RN Wound Ostomy Nurse, Local Contract, Newport Beach,CA - 13 weeks

Job Description

Job Description

RN Wound Ostomy Nurse, Local Contract, Newport Beach, CA - 13 weeks

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Must have: Wound and Ostomy Certification.

Newport Beach, CA 92660

Patient area is South OC (Must live in a 15-20 mile radius of 92660 zip code)

Mileage reimbursed at 76 cents per mile or field visits

EPIC charting experience required

• Must have reliable transportation (field-based roles)

• Home Health and Hospice setting

No guarantee hours, full time 40 hours per week schedule

M-F | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM- 13 weeks

Must Have:

• Active CA RN license

• CWON Certification or ability to obtain prior to start.

• Wound and Ostomy care experience

• Home Health experience preferred

• Current BLS certification

Job Summary

Functions as the clinical resource for patients and staff for ostomy, continence disorders, acute and chronic wound and skin breakdown, and fistulae. Provides direct wound and ostomy care in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Provides patient/family teaching and instruction of wound and ostomy management both pre and post-operatively. Assists the healthcare team in the evaluation of skin and wound products and equipment along with providing educational programs, in-services, and bedside teaching for the nursing staff. Stays up-to-date with skin care practices and shares advances in wound and skin care assessments, evaluations, treatments, and prevention measures.

Job Responsibilities:
-Assesses all patients with a pressure injury staged at Three (3) or above.
-Sees all patients that have developed a hospital-acquired pressure injury (HAPI) and meets appropriate reporting requirements.
-Assesses overall hospital needs and practices to eliminate HAPIs.

Skills

Required Skills & Experience:
-A minimum of Four (4) years of clinical experience.
-Demonstrates initiative and strong interpersonal skills.
-Exhibits knowledge of infection control and patient safety protocols.
-Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
-Exemplifies strong job knowledge, patient counseling, and business acumen.
-Maintains trust and accountability in professional relationships.
-Demonstrates ability to handle technology and equipment relevant to wound and ostomy care.
-Travel.
-Ability to demonstrate innovation and ensure customer satisfaction.

Preferred Skills & Experience:
-Two (2) years of experience in wound and ostomy care.

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Education

Required Education:
-Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).

Required Certifications & Licensure:
-Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of California - Current and in good standing.
-Wound and Ostomy Certification.

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Protouch Staffing is a trusted staffing partner specializing in connecting skilled professionals with top employers. While we originally focused on healthcare staffing, we’ve expanded into legal and other domains to meet evolving workforce needs across industries.