Central Valley Specialty Hospital is hiring: Wound Care RN in Modesto

POSITION SUMMARY

The Wound Care RN is responsible for implementing, coordinating, monitoring managing the hospital wound care program. Monitors and works to improve clinical outcomes.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid California Registered Nursing License 
• 6 Months of Wound Care Experience 
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
• Advanced cardiac life support certification (ACLS)
• Must have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, be dedicated to the provision of quality patient care, and use sound judgment in decision-making. .

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implements wound care program to include patient care protocols, documentation tools and wound care formulary.
• Establishes standards of care, competencies, policies and procedures in quality, cost-efficient, and effective skin care wound management for all clinical staff, including: Registered Nurses, Physical Therapist, Nursing Assistants, Dietician, and Medical Doctors.
• Empowers all clinical staff to effectively assess wounds, recommend appropriate protocols, and advocates with physicians.
• Educates staff on protocols that preserve integrity of the skin and promote wound healing.
• Oversees the ulcer prevention and management program including tracking and reporting pressure ulcers.
• Acquisition and appropriate use of specialty beds and other pressure reduction devices, compression devices and wound vacuum systems.
• Identifies patient’s needs and communicates that need to the patient’s physician.
• Provides basic wound care training and orientation to all new nursing and therapy staff on hire; provides ongoing in-services and training relating to skin and wound care.
• Works with vendors to maintain cost effective wound care formulary.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Participates in marketing programs as needed.