RN Wound Care Coordinator
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Job Location:
Oxnard, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
St. Johns Regional Medical Center located in Oxnard California is a recognized as a Top 250 Hospital in the Nation and as one of Americas 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades. St. Johns Regional is a part of Dignity Healths Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more here at Community. One Mission. One California
Responsibilities
In keeping with the Dignity Health core values the Wound /Ostomy/ Nurse Specialist is responsible for coordinatingassessing planning implementing and evaluating wound and ostomy care at St. Johns Regional Medical Center and St. Johns Pleasant Valley Hospital. Directs staff members performance of wound care. Conducts education classes acts as a consultant on wound care. Maintains and updates the skin care protocol. Works with ostomy patients to coordinate care education and training. Oversees the use of specialty beds. Coordinates patient and family education including maintenance of educational materials and coordination of all inservice and education programs through the education department. This position is accountable for those functions which enhance the delivery ofOstomy care through such activities as assessment education standards and program development quality improvement activities consultation and care management.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Three (3) years of clinical experience required with experience in wound and ostomy care and PICC line insertion
- Current California Registered Nurse license.
- Current CPR certification.
- Applies nursing and team processes.
- Demonstrates a caring compassionate attitude toward others.
- Knowledge of wound and ostomy care.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements for Wound and Ostomy care.
- Demonstrates effective problem-solving techniques including conflict management skills.
- Knowledge and utilization of CQI and methodologies and computer skills. Organizes and prioritizes work efficiently.
- Demonstrates clear and effective written and oral English language skills and objective active listening skills.
- Knowledge of the concepts of change theory and the ability to identify the need for change as well as the ability to apply these principles.
- Ability to act as a role model and resource for all members of the interdisciplinary care team.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with others across all departments.
- Ability to achieve results for the organization with and through people utilizing creative and innovative solutions conflict management and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing preferred.
- Certificate of care specialist preferred.
Special Skills:
- Demonstrates effective problem-solving techniques including conflict management skills.
- Knowledge and utilization of CQI and methodologies and computer skills. Organizes and prioritizes work efficiently.
- Demonstrates clear and effective written and oral English language skills and objective active listening skills.
- Knowledge of the concepts of change theory and the ability to identify the need for change as well as the ability to apply these principles.
- Ability to act as a role model and resource for all members of the interdisciplinary care team.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with others across all departments.
- Ability to achieve results for the organization with and through people utilizing creative and innovative solutions conflict management and problem-solving skills.
This position is represented by SEIU Local 121RN and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Senior Care
- Hoyer Lift
- Medical office experience
- Dementia Care
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Alzheimers Care
- Administrative Experience
- Meal Preparation
- Medication Administration
- Memory Care
- Tube Feeding
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