RN, Wound Care Specialist, Per Diem, Day Shift
Job DescriptionSince our founding in 1905 as the Glendale Sanitarium, countless patients have entrusted our physicians, nurses and associates with their healthcare needs.
Today, we are the largest medical center serving the San Fernando Valley.
As we continue to grow and evolve to better meet the needs of the communities we serve, we know that exceptional healthcare is more than medicine.
It's about how we choose to care for our patients and each other - taking time to listen, to understand, to answer questions, to hold a hand, even to pray.
This is who we are, who we have always been - it is what we do best.
In the 2019-20 Regional Rankings List by U.
S.
News & World Report, Adventist Health Glendale (AHGL) ranked #17 in California and #10 in the LA Metro Area.
Adventist Health Glendale also received its 11th consecutive A grade from patient safety organization The Leapfrog Group, the only hospital in Glendale or Burbank to receive the top grade.
Job
Summary:
Provides care to medically complex patients in collaboration with the physician in a specialized acute care setting.
Works autonomously and has authority, responsibility, and accountability for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of wound, ostomy, and continence care program throughout the inpatient care areas.
Serves as a resource for wound care management, including identification, assessment, treatment, and prevention.
Provides specialized consultation on wound, ostomy, and continence issues for patients, families, nursing and medical staff.
Serves as a consultant in the management of patients with draining wounds, fistula and tubes.
Serves as a consultant for the treatment of patients with altered skin integrity due to pressure necrosis, drainage or incontinence.
Works with physicians and nursing staff to provide updated information regarding wound care.
Conducts rounds on all patients with wound/pressure ulcers on a daily and as needed basis.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work
Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN):
Preferred Relevant clinical nursing
Experience:
Preferred Licenses/Certifications:
Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice:
Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification:
Required Wound care certification:
Preferred Basic Life Support (BLS) or Basic Life Support (BLS) or RQIBLS:
Required
Essential Functions:
Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.
Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues.
Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes.
Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes.
Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient's situation.
Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment.
Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members.
Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team.
Maintains appropriate supply of equipment and materials.
Maintains complete, accurate, concise, legible documentation of patient status, interventions and responses.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients.
Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc.
, as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter.
Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
About UsAdventist Health is more than an award-winning health system.
We provide whole-person care to our communities and champion the greater good - from the operating room to the boardroom, we are driven by our unique passion to live God's love through health, wholeness and hope.
From Oregon to Oahu, we have a calling to always do more.
Now is your chance to apply your passion to our mission.
Recommended Skills Basic Life Support Cpr Certified Nurse Practitioner Clinical Nursing Consulting Hardworking And Dedicated Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Today, we are the largest medical center serving the San Fernando Valley.
As we continue to grow and evolve to better meet the needs of the communities we serve, we know that exceptional healthcare is more than medicine.
It's about how we choose to care for our patients and each other - taking time to listen, to understand, to answer questions, to hold a hand, even to pray.
This is who we are, who we have always been - it is what we do best.
In the 2019-20 Regional Rankings List by U.
S.
News & World Report, Adventist Health Glendale (AHGL) ranked #17 in California and #10 in the LA Metro Area.
Adventist Health Glendale also received its 11th consecutive A grade from patient safety organization The Leapfrog Group, the only hospital in Glendale or Burbank to receive the top grade.
Job
Summary:
Provides care to medically complex patients in collaboration with the physician in a specialized acute care setting.
Works autonomously and has authority, responsibility, and accountability for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of wound, ostomy, and continence care program throughout the inpatient care areas.
Serves as a resource for wound care management, including identification, assessment, treatment, and prevention.
Provides specialized consultation on wound, ostomy, and continence issues for patients, families, nursing and medical staff.
Serves as a consultant in the management of patients with draining wounds, fistula and tubes.
Serves as a consultant for the treatment of patients with altered skin integrity due to pressure necrosis, drainage or incontinence.
Works with physicians and nursing staff to provide updated information regarding wound care.
Conducts rounds on all patients with wound/pressure ulcers on a daily and as needed basis.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work
Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN):
Preferred Relevant clinical nursing
Experience:
Preferred Licenses/Certifications:
Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice:
Required Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification:
Required Wound care certification:
Preferred Basic Life Support (BLS) or Basic Life Support (BLS) or RQIBLS:
Required
Essential Functions:
Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.
Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues.
Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes.
Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes.
Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient's situation.
Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment.
Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members.
Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team.
Maintains appropriate supply of equipment and materials.
Maintains complete, accurate, concise, legible documentation of patient status, interventions and responses.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients.
Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc.
, as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter.
Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
About UsAdventist Health is more than an award-winning health system.
We provide whole-person care to our communities and champion the greater good - from the operating room to the boardroom, we are driven by our unique passion to live God's love through health, wholeness and hope.
From Oregon to Oahu, we have a calling to always do more.
Now is your chance to apply your passion to our mission.
Recommended Skills Basic Life Support Cpr Certified Nurse Practitioner Clinical Nursing Consulting Hardworking And Dedicated Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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