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Wound Care RN

Los Angeles, California

California Hospital Medical Center

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  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Department: Nursing Administration
  • Hours/Pay Period: 72

The posted compensation range of $48.00 - $72.61 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2024-356173 Employment Type Full Time Hours/Pay Period 72 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Varied Remote No Category Staff Nurse
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While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more!

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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  • Collaborative
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Job Details

Overview

Founded in 1887 Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II trauma center the Los Angeles Center for Womens Health obstetrics and pediatric services and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health one of the nations five largest health care systems. Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/californiahospital for more information.


Responsibilities

The Wound Care Nurse is a skilled and experienced professional Registered Nurse (RN) assisting with the development coordination and monitoring of the hospitals Wound Care Program. The Wound Care Nurse provides expert direction and support establishes standards of care and clinical competencies to meet patient needs and provides training to ensure quality clinical care. The Wound Care Nurse is responsible for quality initiatives and compliance. The Wound Care Nurse works collaboratively with the medical staff and provides education to patients caregivers and staff on wound ostomy and continence care. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent and in alignment with the vision and core values of the organization. The employee shall support California Hospital Medical Center strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality improvement process and activities.


Qualifications

Minimum

  • Bachelors (BS) degree in Nursing required

  • On the job WOC training provided

  • Training program provided to selected qualified candidate

  • Must be able to be certified in wound care within six (6) months of date

  • Current California Registered Nursing (RN) License required

  • AHA CPR/BLS and PALS certification required

  • Wound Care Certification Nurse (WCCN) must be completed within six (6) months of hire

  • Los Angeles Fire Safety Card with 90 Days of hire

  • Demonstrates competency identifying and staging pressure injuries and other forms of impaired skin integrity

  • Demonstrates basic knowledge and desire necessary to accomplish the job of directing others

  • PC literate

Preferred

  • Masters (MA) degree is Nursing is preferred

  • Minimum three (3) years Registered Nurse experience preferred

  • At least two (2) years of full-time or four years of part-time wound care experience that must have taken place in the last five (5) years either in direct hands on management education 

  • Current certification in Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurse (CWOCN) or Wound Care Certified Nurse (WCCN) certification preferred

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We will advance the science and art of nursing as innovative leaders who demonstrate the power of evidence-based, compassionate care. If you believe in working together with humankindness for all to advance the science and art of nursing - then you have found your career fit with us!

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This is a snapshot of your potential career path highlights the series of job positions that help you progress towards your goals and objectives. Ultimately, your career path depends on your career values and personal goals.

 Career path shows a list of jobs that someone could get by getting promotions at this company: 1. Student Nurse  2. New Grad Nurse  3. Staff Nurse 4. Educator 5. Charge Nurses/ Supervisors  6. Nurse Practitioner  7. Managers/Directors  8. CNE

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more!

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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