RN Wound Care Coordinator

Overview

St. John's Regional Medical Center located in Oxnard California is a recognized as a Top 250 Hospital in the Nation and as one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades. St. John's Regional is a part of Dignity Health's Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more at www.dignityhealth.org/StJohnsRegional.

Responsibilities

In keeping with the Dignity Health core values, the Wound Ostomy Nurse Specialist is responsible for, assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating wound and ostomy care at St. John's Regional Medical Center and St. John's Pleasant Valley Hospital. Directs staff member's performance of wound care. Conducts education classes, acts as a consultant on wound care. Maintains and updates the skin care protocol. Works with ostomy patients to coordinate care, education and training. Oversees the use of specialty beds. Coordinates patient and family education including maintenance of educational materials and coordination of all inservice and education programs through the education department. This position is accountable for those functions, which enhance the delivery of Wound and Ostomy care through such activities as assessment, education, standards and program development, quality improvement activities, consultation and care management.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BSN Degree
• Current CA RN license
• Current BLS certification
• CWOCN Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse certification
• Three (2-3) years of clinical experience required, with experience in wound and ostomy care