RN - Wound/Ostomy Care

RN - Wound/Ostomy Care

Job Location: Riverside, CA, 92505

Job Duration: 9 weeks of contract (Possibility of Extension)

Shift: 08:30 AM to 05:00 PM

Local: $60-$67/hour on W2

Travel Pay: $2832.50/Weekly (Stipend: $1652.50 hour: $29.50)

Job Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) Wound/Ostomy Care provides specialized nursing care to patients with acute and chronic wounds, pressure injuries, and ostomy-related needs. The role involves assessing wounds, developing individualized care plans, performing wound treatments, educating patients and families, and collaborating with the healthcare team to promote healing and prevent complications.

Job Duties:

• Assess, evaluate, and document wounds, pressure injuries, and ostomy sites.
• Develop and implement individualized wound care and treatment plans.
• Perform wound cleansing, dressing changes, and other prescribed treatments.
• Provide ostomy care, including pouch changes, skin protection, and patient education.
• Monitor wound healing and identify signs of infection or complications.
• Educate patients and caregivers on wound management, ostomy care, and skin protection.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow infection control protocols.
• Recommend appropriate wound care products and preventive interventions.
• Support pressure injury prevention and promote patient safety.

Requirements:

• 1-year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience
• Active Registered Nurse license of CA state
• Basic Life Support
• Wound Care Certified