Wound Care Nurse III New

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Organization

SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento

Position Overview

Accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient skin and wound management, patient/family education and transitions of care. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in assigned area. Develops, implements, manages/coordinates an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors. Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications. Adheres to hospital polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Engages in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice.

Education

Job Description:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
  
  

Certification & Licensure

• RN-Registered Nurse of California
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• WCC-Wound Care Certified, required
  
  

Typical Experience

• 5 years of recent relevant experience.
  
  

Skills And Knowledge

• Demonstrated clinical expertise in the area of wound care, including a working knowledge of pharmacology, medical terminology, and aseptic technique.
• Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard to nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
• Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations.
• Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), Electronic Health Record.
• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• Ensure the privacy of each patient’s Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Build collaborates relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
  
  

Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Part Time

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Rotating Weekends

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

24

Employee Status

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $0.00 to $0.00 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.