JOB SUMMARY:
The Wound and Ostomy Certified Nurse provides evaluation, assessment, treatment, prevention, and education as a qualified nurse for inpatient and outpatient wound and ostomy patients. Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with all patient care disciplines. Participates in and coordinates the delivery of family centered care and develops appropriate quality care metrics to measure and support patient safety efforts, patient/family experience, and staff performance while ensuring proper education and training to the patient care services team. Acts as a resource for all departments. Functions as a professional nurse consultant/resource/educator for inpatient and outpatient referrals who present with complex and/or chronic wounds.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree
2 Years of Experience
BLS for Health Providers (American Heart Association)
California RN License
Ped Adv Life Support Prov(American Heart Association) or PEARS (American Heart Association) within 6 months of hire
National Certification in Wound, Ostomy, Continence (CWOCN) or Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON)
Minimum 2 years inpatient nursing experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
4 Years of Experience
The current salary range for this position is $71.31 to $108.45
A candidate’s placement in the range will be determined based on the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to being externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by reviewing market data to remain competitive within the nonprofit, healthcare sector. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.