Charge Nurse – Wound Care Center
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Job Location:
Porterville, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Registered Nurse (RN) Med/Surg Full Time
Pay Range: $48.80 $68.31 per hour
Shift: ( 8:00am - 4:30pm)
Bonuses: Up to $10000 Sign-On Bonus (3 years wound Care RN experience)
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Charge Nurse (RN) to lead clinical operations within our Wound Care Center. In this role you will be responsible for the coordination leadership and delivery of high-quality wound care services while ensuring optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.
The Charge Nurse plays a key leadership role by supervising staff managing clinical workflows supporting program development and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. This position requires strong organizational skills clinical expertise in wound care and the ability to drive continuous improvement.
Patient Population
- Adult and geriatric patients
- Patients requiring specialized wound care and treatment
- Interaction with physicians staff vendors and the general public
Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions
Clinical Care & Patient Management
- Provide comprehensive wound care assessments and treatments in accordance with established protocols
- Deliver patient-centered care including treatment planning procedures and education for patients and caregivers
- Perform and support Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO) patient assessments and chamber operations (as required)
- Monitor and evaluate healing outcomes and patient progress
Leadership & Staff Supervision
- Provide direct supervision and coordination of clinical staff (RNs LVNs and support staff)
- Assign and prioritize workloads based on patient acuity and clinic needs
- Support staff through training mentorship and performance feedback
- Assist with onboarding and orientation of new team members
Care Coordination & Collaboration
- Collaborate with Wound Care Physicians Medical Director and Program Director to ensure quality care delivery
- Coordinate patient care across interdisciplinary teams and external providers
- Act as a key point of communication for clinical and operational needs within the department
Quality Improvement & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to HIPAA Joint Commission (TJC) CDPH and hospital policies
- Participate in and help lead Performance Improvement Programs (PIP)
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency
- Monitor and support achievement of Wound Care Center quality metrics and outcomes
Program & Operational Support
- Assist leadership in managing program goals workflows and clinical operations
- Support budgetary and financial objectives in collaboration with leadership
- Ensure clinic readiness including equipment supplies and workflow efficiency
Professional Practice & Accountability
- Maintain accountability for clinical excellence patient satisfaction and team performance
- Demonstrate adherence to AIDET communication standards
- Uphold ethical practice and report any compliance or conduct concerns
- Participate in emergency response and disaster support as required
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience in Acute Care (Required)
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience (Required)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) (Preferred)
- Experience in wound care or outpatient clinical settings (Preferred)
Licensure & Certifications
- Active California Registered Nurse (RN) License (Required)
- BLS Certification (Required)
- National certification in wound care or related field (Required within 90 days of hire as approved by leadership)
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership delegation and team management skills
- Advanced knowledge of wound care treatments and protocols
- Ability to manage clinical operations and workflow efficiency
- Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint) and web-based systems
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Moderate activity level:
- Standing: 40%
- Walking: 50%
- Sitting: 10%
- Frequent use of hands and arms for clinical procedures and documentation
- May be exposed to medical and cleaning chemicals (5%)
- Work environment includes moderate noise levels (clinic setting)
