Wound Care Nurse

Description

Working autonomously, the WC Nurse is responsible for evaluating/assessing, developing, organizing, and planning of care. They work closely with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare providers to ensure that patients receive the best possible care and that their wounds heal as quickly as possible. Actively and consistently contributes to department operations and communications, behaves in a manner consistent with the mission, vision, and values of Alhambra Hospital Medical Center, upholding standards of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank you) patient communication.

Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing, BSN preferred. Current licensure in California as a Registered Nurse. 1 Year of Nursing Experience (required) BLS certification required Wound Care experience preferred Licensure/Certifications: Current professional RN license issued and/or recognized by the state Board of Nursing for the State of employment. Wound Care experience preferred Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) certification a plus. Continuous updating of wound care knowledge through seminars and professional organizations. Summary Minimum of 3 years of experience in nursing with at least 2 years of experience in wound care. Experience in a variety of wound care settings, such as hospitals, and long-term care facilities. Experience in teaching and mentoring wound care nurses is a plus. Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, strong organizational skills, ability to follow verbal instructions, and PC (computer) skills. A capacity to learn, synthesize, make critical judgments, work independently, place patients and families first, and collaborate with the team members who are recognized leaders within health care. Additional Information

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