(RN) Wound Ostomy Registered Nurse - 136840

Special Selection Applicants : Apply by 10 / 14 / 2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the "gold standard" for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas, which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.

The Wound Ostomy Nurse will provide services to inpatients, families, and the healthcare team.

• Selected candidate will function as a clinical expert consultant and educator for wound ostomy patients.
• Selected candidate will work with Wound Ostomy Nurse Team to collaboratively implement evidence-based practice to ensure quality patient outcomes, provide education and develop programs for clinical nurses, and support quality improvement projects.
• Participate in and / or lead efforts within organization to reduce hospital acquired pressure injury (HAPI) rate.
• Consults healthcare team experts as needed. Make recommendations for products.
• Provides mentorship and precepts healthcare team members and student nurses.

Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomous, consistent with ANA Standards of Practice. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care. Ensures optimal level of practice by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).

RN license issued by the State of California.

BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.

Five (5+) or more years relevant experience to include Wound and Ostomy experience.

A minimum of three (3) years recent RN experience.

Proficient with information systems and computer programs such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Excellent communication skills.

Skills and ability to prioritize.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN).

Two (2+) or more years of experience in wound and ostomy care.

Related nursing specialty certification (e.g. OMS, WCC, CWOCN).

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range : $132,600 - $259,800 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent : $63.51 - $124.43

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).