Full Time Acute Care Registered Nurse

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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 and depth of practice as required by a specific group of patients. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: pre- and post-operative incision assessment consultation education prosthesis/supply acquisition and counseling as indicated and coordination of referrals to community health agencies for post-hospitalization care. Additional responsibilities include program development and implementation development/revision of standards and guidelines selection and usage oversight of wound ostomy and skin care supplies and sleep surfaces in Materials Management and active participation in Quality Improvement projects. The position is hospital wide population based rather than unit based.
Develops facilitates and coordinates a cost effective wound care/ostomy care program.
Develops Protocols & Practice Standards for managing patients with wound/ostomy and incontinence care needs.
Works with the Clinical Educator/Quality Services Manager on the development of education programs specific to Wound /Ostomy /Continence patient care.
Provides educational programs to MLK staff and community groups.
Maintains data and statistical reports as requested.
Participates in Quality Improvement.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned visit.
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)

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 experience
Wound Care Certification preferred.
Current California RN license.
The Wound Care RN provides direct and indirect patient care is responsible for the assessment planning implementation and evaluation of wound care for patients. The 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)

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