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RN WOUND CARE PER DIEM DAYS

RN WOUND CARE PER DIEM DAYS

Tenet HealthCA, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

San Ramon Regional Medical Center

San Ramon Regional Medical Center began serving residents of the San Ramon Valley and its surrounding communities in 1990. Located on a hillside overlooking the valley, we are a 123-bed, acute-care hospital, primary stroke center, and a cardiac heart surgery hospital. San Ramon Regional Medical Center provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. Personalized service and a patient-centered philosophy are distinctive qualities of our facility.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a matching 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions.

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, long- and short-term plan coverage
  • Savings and retirement including a 401(k) Plan with a 50% match up to 6% of pay, employee stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial well-being counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and online educational program
  • Additional benefits life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and employee discount program
  • Registered nurses - Retirement medical benefit account (RMBA) - 2% of annual eligible income set aside in accordance with program guidelines
  • Benefits may vary by location and role

Position Summary :

Under the supervision of the Wound Care Manager, assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care of patients with wounds, ostomies and continence disorders. This includes complex draining wounds, fistula, pressure ulcers, incontinence, and ostomies. The Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse ensures prompt, efficient, and effective patient care and appropriate delegation of related clerical and program support activities.

Responsibilities

Position Accountabilities :

The following are essential job accountabilities :

  • Supports the Wound, Ostomy, Continence Care Manager in the development and implementation of the WOCN Program to meet the needs of patients and community.
  • Guides and collaborates with the nursing staff, medical staff, patient, family and other members of the health team to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and improve the nursing needs of patients with Wounds, Ostomies, fistulas, drains or altered skin integrity including physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
  • Assesses the nursing and medical staff's educational needs and collaborates with the Wound, Ostomy, Continence Care Manager to develop, implement, and conduct a variety of teaching programs regarding WOCN needs. Provides resources to clinical preceptors to enhance the learning process during clinical orientation / rotation.
  • Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the plan of care for continuity of care in collaboration with the medical staff, nursing staff, social worker, and other health care teams, including care after discharge. Evaluates patients' response to treatments and initiates alternative treatment approach, when indicated.
  • Assesses physical, emotional and social factors that may affect the patient's rehabilitation.
  • Functions as a consultant to the staff for patients with complex draining wounds, fistulas, pressure ulcers, and skin problems related to fecal and urinary incontinence.
  • Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, nursing leadership meetings, hospital-wide committee (Infection Control and QI), and maintaining high level of competence in WOCN specialty.
  • Verbalizes and / or demonstrates knowledge of clinical information and practices essential to provide age-specific care for the infants through the geriatric population.
  • Develops and administers departmental standards of performance, policies and procedures.
  • Assists in making purchasing recommendations for ostomy and wound care supplies.
  • Assists in planning and implementing program, staffing, supervision and program development.
  • Assists in developing and implementing a program of professional and community contacts.
  • Assists in developing and implementing professional growth activities for all staff.
  • Maintains an effective liaison with physicians and other hospital personnel.
  • Maintains open lines of communication between Department Staff, Administration and other departments of the hospital.
  • Acts as a resource for staff regarding the contents of applicable professional codes, SRRMC / Tenet employee handbooks, and departmental P&P and hospital policies.
  • Maintains current competence and skill levels required for work areas.
  • Adheres to policies and practices of applicable professional organizations.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of criteria / accreditation standards (JCAHO, CARF, CHFA, ETC) and assists with survey preparation as assigned.
  • Assists the Wound, Ostomy, Continence Care Manager in orientation of new staff.
  • Maintains accurate records, reports and statistics as assigned.
  • Cooperates with other personnel in a positive manner to achieve departmental and interdepartmental objectives and maintains good employee relations.
  • Demonstrates responsibility for cost containment, conservation of supplies and equipment, as well as other organizational resources.
  • Demonstrates sensitivity to patient's comfort and privacy. Adapts approaches based on recognized cultural and religious diversity.
  • Participates in Pre-Admission screening as required and completes according to policy and procedures.

    • Qualifications

    Minimum Education :

  • Graduate of an accredited RN Program
  • BSN and Wound, Ostomy and Continence Certification, and experience preferred

    • Minimum Experience / Skills :

  • Minimum of one (1) years experience in an acute clinical nursing department, ideally a medical surgical or specialty area
  • Minimum of one (1) year experience as Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse preferred
  • Experience where leadership, integrity, initiative and effective communication skills have been demonstrated
  • Must have knowledge of adult education theory

    • Licenses / Certificates / Credentials :

  • Current California RN license
  • Current BLS certification for Healthcare Providers (AHA certified)
  • Completion of an accredited Wound, Ostomy, Continence Training Program preferred Current Certification in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence required.

    • LI-AJ1

    Tenet complies with federal, state, and / or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

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