Wound Ostomy Nurse (RN)
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Job Location:
Newport Beach, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location: 4041 MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100 Newport Beach CA
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 13 weeks from start date
Schedule: Monday Friday 8:30 AM 5:00 PM
Bill Rate: $100/hour
The Wound Ostomy Nurse (RN) functions as a clinical resource for patients and staff in the areas of ostomy care continence disorders acute and chronic wounds skin breakdown and fistula management. This role provides direct patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings and plays a key role in education prevention and quality improvement initiatives related to wound and skin care.
Key Responsibilities-
Serve as a clinical resource for ostomy wound continence and skin care management
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Provide direct wound and ostomy care in inpatient and outpatient settings
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Deliver pre- and post-operative patient and family education
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Assist in the evaluation and selection of wound/skin care products and equipment
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Provide educational programs in-services and bedside teaching for nursing staff
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Maintain up-to-date knowledge of wound and skin care practices and share advancements with staff
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Assess all patients with Stage 3 or higher pressure injuries
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Evaluate and manage Hospital Acquired Pressure Injuries (HAPI) and meet reporting requirements
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Assess hospital-wide practices and implement strategies to reduce and eliminate HAPIs
Education & Experience:
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Required
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Minimum of four (4) years of clinical nursing experience Required
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Two (2) years of wound and ostomy experience Preferred
Licensure:
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Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California Required (must be current and in good standing)
Certification:
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Wound and Ostomy Certification Required
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Infection Control
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Patient Safety
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Patient Counseling
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Strong Oral and Written Communication
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Technology & Equipment Proficiency
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Initiative and Interpersonal Skills
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Diversity & Inclusion Awareness
Organizational Competencies:
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Business Acumen
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Customer Satisfaction
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Innovation
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Trust & Accountability
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Dermal Fillers
- Experience Administering Injections
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Botox Experience
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
