Title: RN Clinical Coordinator Wound/Ostomy Care Location: Laguna Hills Department: Wound Healing Center Status: Per Diem
Day Shift
* : $54.19/hr to $68.37/hr At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary healthcare to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees. Memorial Care stands for excellence in Healthcare. Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration and accountability.
Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation and teamwork.
This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Saddleback Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Saddleback Medical Center’s strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities.
The Wound/Ostomy care Nurse functions as a clinical and a professional role model for nursing staff; demonstrating accountability, performance and responsibility in clinical practice. The Wound/Ostomy Care Nurse oversees and as indicated, provides education and training to the nursing staff on wound/ostomy related issues/topics. Additionally, the Wound/Ostomy Care Nurse provides age-specific education to patient and family regarding wound/ostomy self-care issues.
The Wound/Ostomy Care Nurse provides clinical leadership and serves as a resource person to facilitate problem-solving and support decision making skills of staff and patients. The Wound/Ostomy Care Nurse functions as a change agent to improve patient care and supports interdisciplinary collaboration
and Responsibilities of the Job Evaluates nursing care given to a specific patient population and provides guidance to management, staff and physicians, as indicated Identifies needs and plans to implement educational programs as appropriate for staff, patients and the community. Serves in a consultative role to staff, management and/or healthcare professionals within the hospital and community. Participates in department/unit-based performance improvement programs.
Serves as a leader in development and attainment of organizational goals. Self-directed in fostering personal expertise and future professional development. Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.
Ability to prioritize and multitask. Ability to be at work and be on time. Ability to follow company policies, procedures, and directives. *Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications.
In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family.
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Minimum three (3) years recent clinical experience in an Acute Care Hospital setting working with adult patient populations, including wound care Windows, computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft office applications preferred Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Education/Licensure/Certification: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred Current California RN License American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWOCN)or Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) and Certified Ostomy Care Nurse (COCN) certification required