Wound Care Nurse (RN)

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The Wound Care Nurse, in collaboration with the physician and physical therapy, coordinates quality, cost effective care for the patients and their families who choose Casa Colina for their medical and rehabilitation needs. The components of the Wound Care Nurse duties will include: direct patient care, education, consultation, counseling and case management. The Wound Care Nurse develops a plan of care with the physician, patient, and the patients family from admission to discharge or continuum of care. The Wound Care Nurse coordinates, monitors and in collaboration with physician redirects wound care as necessary to maximize the patients outcomes within the appropriate length of stay, through efficient use of resources and within established standards.

Requirements: Registered professional nurse holding a current and valid license to practice nursing in the State of California. Bachelor of Science degree with major emphasis in Nursing preferred. AHA BLS is required. Minimum Two years clinical experience in specialty area or wound care certification (CWS, CWON, CWCA, or WCC).

Pay: $45.00-$74.19/hr

Casa Colina is a non-profit, freestanding, community-governed organization. With incredible support from our community, we have been privileged to bring the benefits of rehabilitation to tens of thousands of people since our first patient in 1936.

We are proud of our completely renovated campus encompassing a 68-bed acute rehabilitation hospital and our state-of-the-art 31-bed medical/surgical hospital. This is a unique place is designed to provide an optimal environment for physical restoration and healing. Our facilities show our commitment to creating a Center of Excellence for medical and rehabilitative care.

In our Medical/Surgical wing, we have three fully integrated operating rooms specializing in neurosurgery, orthopedics, robotics, gynecological procedures, and genitor-urinary procedures. Our acute rehabilitation hospital patient programs are among the most intensive and progressive, allowing nurses advanced training to specialize in orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation.

Casa Colina's physician leaders and rehabilitation teams provide innovative medical and rehabilitation services to more than 10,000 people a year. This continuum of care is provided within the Medical/Surgical Hospital, Rehabilitation Hospital and Outpatient Center; nearly 20 specialty physician programs; an associated imaging center and ambulatory surgery center; a thriving long-term residential program with six locations; an adult day health care center; a transitional living center; children's services at our campus and at school sites; plus many community programs.

Our employees work in multi-disciplinary teams to provide our patients with outstanding care. Each team member is valued for the skill and knowledge they have to offer.

Casa Colina offers competitive wages and an outstanding benefits package.