Wound Care Lead

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:
ABSMC-Summit Campus

Position Overview:

Serves as a clinical expert for wound, ostomy, and continence related issues to all clinical and administrative staff in their location. Provides oversight and management to wound, ostomy and continence patients through digital and in-home consults. Provides wound, ostomy, and continence education to clinical staff and play an accountable role in supply management and utilization.

Job Description:

EDUCATION

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Required.
• BSN Preferred

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

• RN-Registered Nurse of California Required
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Required
• WCC-Wound Care Certified Required
• CWON-Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse Preferred

EXPERIENCE

• 5 years of RN experience in an acute clinical setting, with at least two (2) years of wound care experience Required.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Demonstrated clinical expertise in the area of wound care, including a working knowledge of pharmacology, medical terminology, and aseptic technique.
• Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard to nursing theories, concepts, and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
• Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations.
• Possess written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), and Electronic Health Record.
• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• Ensure the privacy of each patient's Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Job Shift:
Days

Schedule:
Full Time

Shift Hours:
8

Days of the Week:
Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:
None

Benefits:
Yes

Unions:
No

Position Status:
Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:
40

Employee Status:
Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $91.45 to $120.70 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.