Staff RN - Wound Care IP

Department

• North 1
• Med
• Surg
• Shift:
• Primarily
• Days (United
• States of
• America)
• Employee
• Type:
• Regular -
• Per
• Diem
• Per
• Diem
• Type (if applicable):
• RN
• Per
• Diem 2
• Minimum
• Pay
• Range: $70.00 - $86.07

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY The Wound Care RN works with nursing staff and physicians to provide clinical care of patients with wounds, ostomies, continence and other special skin care needs. Uses general nursing knowledge of physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and health assessment to assist in the intervention of wound, ostomy and continence care problems. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Education/Licensure/Certification: Current California Registered Nursing (RN) License required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required National Certification in wound care preferred, i.e. (WCC) Wound Care Certification, (WTA) Wound Treatment Associate or equivalent.

Knowledge

Minimum of 3 years of recent acute care clinical experience as a Registered Nurse required. Prior experience in wound, ostomy and continence care preferred.

Skills

Excellent communication skills required. Willing to work under supervision to assist and provide evidence based methodologies to assess patient status and recommend care. Ability to lead/facilitate informal educational sessions at the bedside to nursing staff. Ability to evaluate progress of wounds. A NONPROFIT HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IN EL DORADO COUNTY Marshall is a nonprofit community healthcare provider located in the heart of the Sierra Foothills. Our history stems back to 1956, when the community banded together to build a modern hospital for El Dorado County. Since opening our doors in 1959, Marshall has been proud to maintain our status as an independent hospital whose governance remains local. Our mission is to improve the health of our community and offer health services of superior value and quality, centered on the goals and needs of our patients. We strive to deliver service that exceeds our patients’ expectations. Quality Care Marshall is routinely recognized in the top tier of hospitals in California by independent consumer healthcare groups, and we’re always striving to improve. Marshall’s Emergency Department is a verified Level III Trauma Center and our Stroke Program is not only distinguished as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission but also earned a Gold–Plus designation from the American Heart/American Stroke Association. Marshall’s Birth Center was also designated by the World Health Organization and UNICEF as a Baby Friendly® certified facility for breastfeeding advocacy. Serving El Dorado County & Surrounding Areas Marshall includes Marshall Hospital, a fully accredited acute care facility with 111 beds located in Placerville; several outpatient facilities in Cameron Park, Placerville, El Dorado Hills, and Georgetown; primary and specialty care clinics, more than 190 affiliated physicians and providers, as well as a team of more than 1,600 employees providing quality healthcare services to residents of El Dorado County. Marshall’s executive leadership is governed by a local board of directors who volunteer their time to represent the needs and interests of a growing community. Marshall also has a dedicated group of Auxiliary members, adult and junior volunteers that lend their support.