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Nurse Practitioner Program Director

Wound Care

Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) with wound care experience

Hospital Clinic / Post-Acute / Long-Term Care

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to lead the development of a comprehensive wound care program across Ridgecrest Regional Hospital s acute, long-term care, ambulatory, and post-acute settings. This is a unique opportunity to shape a system-wide clinical service that improves healing outcomes and enhances quality of care.

In this leadership role, you will provide direct patient care within your scope of practice, including rounding and writing orders, while also supervising a wound care nurse and other clinical professionals. Patient Care & Treatment

Deliver advanced wound care services across multiple care environments

Document care and communicate with attending providers

Develop and oversee the wound care program, including protocols and quality standards

Supervise wound care staff and collaborate with physicians, nursing, rehab, and home health teams

Foster a patient-centered, team-oriented environment focused on healing and prevention

5+ years experience in wound care, preferably in hospital and post-acute settings

Experience in Clinical leadership, protocols, policies, outcome monitoring, Participate in QAPI (Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement)

Familiar with federal and state regulations regarding wound care in the SNF, the hospital, and outpatient clinics.

Wound Care Certification such as: CWCA (Certified Wound Care Associate), CWS (Certified Wound Specialist), NAWCO / WCEI e.g. Wound Care Certified (WCC)

Ability to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in English

Must be able to put into practice Service Excellence skills with patients, families, coworkers, and the community

Competitive Compensation, Sign-on Bonus, Productivity bonus above base compensation, as permissible under applicable laws

Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, Dental, Vision, retirement plans, and vacation/sick time.

Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.

Relocation support with temporary housing

Established for 60 years, RRH is a non-profit, full-service Hospital with 25 inpatient beds, a 99-bed skilled nursing facility, clinics, and other outpatient services. RRH has state-of-the-art facilities and offers multi-specialty healthcare, view Treatment & Care . In 2023, it was honored by the American Medical Association for promoting the well-being of healthcare workers and has an established physician well-being program.

Our mission is to be the partner of choice for the healthcare needs of our community. Our purpose is to care for our community s health and the well-being of those who care for them.

Ridgecrest is a family-friendly community of 38,000 in the desert of central Southern California, far from the traffic and commotion of LA. Affordable and safe, it's been voted as the best place to live in Kern County by Niche. Home of the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station, it is near the Sierra Mountains and full of natural wonders, outdoor activities, and sunshine. Our hospital is close to Mammoth Ski Area, Mount Whitney, Sequoia National Forest and Death Valley. Learn more About Ridgecrest and the Outdoor Activities around it.