The specialist provides specialized consultation and serves as a resource for wound, ostomy, and continence care programs throughout inpatient areas, including assessment, treatment, and prevention for medically complex patients. This involves conducting rounds, collaborating with physicians and nursing staff, and managing patients with draining wounds, fistulas, and altered skin integrity.
Requirements summary
Candidates should possess a Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice and current CPR or BLS certification, with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and relevant clinical experience being preferred. Wound care certification is preferred, with a plan to achieve it within a determined timeframe.
Centered in beautiful Southern California, Adventist Health Simi Valley has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1965.
We are comprised of a 144-bed hospital, home care services and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Ventura County.
Simi Valley is a suburban area nestled between an urban oasis and the stunning shores of the Pacific Ocean.
Bordering Los Angeles allows hiking in the morning and attending film premieres in the evening.
Job Summary: Provides care to medically complex patients in collaboration with the physician in a specialized acute care setting.
Works within scope and experience and works autonomously and has authority, responsibility, and accountability for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of wound, ostomy, and continence care program throughout the inpatient care areas.
Serves as a resource for wound care management, including identification, assessment, treatment, and prevention.
Within scope and experience, Pprovides specialized consultation on wound, ostomy, and continence issues for patients, families, nursing and medical staff.
Serves as a consultant in the management of patients with draining wounds, fistula and tubes.
Serves as a consultant for the treatment of patients with altered skin integrity due to pressure necrosis, drainage or incontinence.
Works with physicians and nursing staff to provide updated information regarding wound care.
Conducts rounds on all patients with wound/pressure ulcers and pressure injuries on an as needed basis.
Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred Relevant clinical nursing experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Wound care certification: Preferred with plan to achieve in determined time period Essential Functions: Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.
Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues.
Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes.
Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes.
Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient's situation.
Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment.
Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members.
Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team.
Maintains appropriate supply of equipment and materials.
Maintains complete, accurate, concise, legible documentation of patient status, interventions and responses.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients.
Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable.
Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.
