Location | Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA (90274) |
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Salary | $46.10 |
Job Type | Full Time |
Posted | 10 days ago |
Reposted | 3 days ago |
Company | Alta Hospitals |
The Wound Care Registered Nurse functions as the clinical expert, actively involved in clinical practice issues related to wound care. Incumbent is responsible for the quality of nursing practice and standards of care provided to patients with wounds and those at risk for pressure ulcer development. Functions as a role model to assist and educate the nursing staff providing the day to day care; risk assessments, potential for healing, and wound care product selection. Assists clinical leadership in leading, planning, controlling and evaluating nursing practices and operations as it relates to skin, wounds, and ostomy. Incorporates the psychomotor and age appropriate cognitive skills of the patient & family, using clinical knowledge of patient assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.
Los Angeles Community Hospital has been taking care of generations of east Los Angeles families. Having a strong presence in our community has been critical to our success since our inception, along with offering quality, compassionate healthcare accessible to everybody. Most of our doctors, nurses and other employees live in the community, creating a culture of neighbors taking care of neighbors.Minimum Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
Minimum Experience: Two (2) years of previous clinical experience required. Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families preferred. Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English. Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Ability to maintain flexibility and composure in a constantly changing environment.
Req. Certification/Licensure: Active, current, and unencumbered Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California required. AHA Basic Life Support required. Wound Care Certification (WCC) or Certified Wound & Ostomy Nurse (CWON) within the first year of employment required. Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only) required.
Sign On Bonus Eligibility: To be eligible for the Sign On Bonus, you must have one or more years (1+) of acute care RN hospital experience. Current Alta Hospital employees are not eligible and former Alta Hospital employees may not be eligible. The Sign on Bonus Program is only available for full-time RN positions. Bonus payments are made in increments over the course of 18 or 24 months to active employees in good standing.
Pay Rate: Min - $46.10 | Max - $63.43