Wound Care Nurse Iii - Oakland, United States - Sutter Health
Description
Organization:
ABSMC-Summit Campus
Position Overview:
Accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient skin and wound management, patient/family education and transitions of care.
Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications.
Adheres to hospital polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience.
Engages in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice.EDUCATION
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Required.
- BSN Preferred
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
- RN-Registered Nurse of California Required
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Required
- WCC-Wound Care Certified Required
EXPERIENCE
- 5 years of RN experience in an acute clinical setting, with at least one (1) year of wound care experience Required.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Demonstrated clinical expertise in the area of wound care, including a working knowledge of pharmacology, medical terminology, and aseptic technique.
- Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard to nursing theories, concepts, and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
- Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations.
- Possess written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including nonmedical people.
- Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
- Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
- Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
- Ensure the privacy of each patient's Protected Health Information (PHI).
- Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
Job Shift:
Days
Schedule:
Full Time
Shift Hours:
8
Days of the Week:
Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Weekend Requirements:
None
Benefits:
Yes
Unions:
No
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
40
Employee Status:
Regular
Number of Openings:
1
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $83.32 to $109.98 / hour
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