RN Wound Care

Where Youll Work

Founded in 1926 Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Glendale California. The hospital offers a full complement of services including its award winning heart center the colorectal surgery institute a gastrointestinal program and is a Los Angeles County approved primary stroke center. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health one of the nations five largest health care systems. Visit here for more information.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator and Program Director the Wound Care RN will perform the duties of patient care. This person is responsible for treatment safety patient care coordination quality management and patient professional and community education. This RN is also responsible for coordinating clinical services and assuring consistent quality care for patients in the program working within the framework of the State Nurse Practice Act and following all Healogics and Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Centers policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

• Three( 3) years of recent experience as a registered nurse.
• Two (2) years of wound care management and / or educator experience within patient care services is preferred.
• Completion of WOC Nursing Education Program (WOCNEP) accredited by the Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN) is required within one year of hire / transfer.
• American Heart Association BLS
• COCN Certification by WOCNB as CWOCN or CWON required within 18 months of hire or transfer.
• Current California license as a Registered Nurse.
• Education : ADN BSN preferred.

Key Skills

Senior Care,Nursing Home Experience,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,Basic Math,Computer Skills,Caregiving,Vital Signs Experience,Medical Terminology,Rota Management,Mentoring,Leadership Skill

Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1