Centinela Hospital Medical Center
Location
Inglewood, California
Salary
$70 / HOUR
The Registered Nurse provides direct inpatient wound care, including skin assessment, monitoring wound status, and implementing specialized dressing changes. They also educate bedside staff on HAPI prevention and collaborate with departments to establish effective wound care practices.
Candidates must hold a current and valid Registered Nurse license and BLS certification. Previous acute care hospital experience and wound care knowledge are preferred, with a requirement to obtain wound care certification within the first year.
The Registered Nurse provides direct care in the inpatient wound care department . The Wound Care RN assesses the skin of patients in the facility, monitors the status of wounds, implements specialized dressing change recommendations based on physician orders and clinical expertise, implements offloading and HAPI prevention orders, adapts to changing policy and procedures according to corporate policy. The Wound Care RN provides ongoing evidence based on relevant education to all facility bedside staff related to HAPI prevention, dressing changes, and care of skin. The Wound Care RN will establish and maintain monthly wound care committee meetings which will include relevant participants from their facility. The wound care RN will collaborate respectfully with all departments to create effective wound care practices based on evidence based best practice guidelines and corporate policies. Communicate with physicians / charge nurse / co – workers, as appropriate regarding changes in the patient’s treatment, clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies. The Wound Care RN will report HAPI occurrence to leadership in a timely manner and has the ability to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Participate in team development calls and meetings.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING Must have current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the state. BLS upon hire and maintain current. Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred. Previous Wound care knowledge and or experience preferred (1 Year). Wound Care Certification within first year of hire. Wound, Ostomy, Continence (WOC) or (WCC) Board Certification preferred. Pay Transparency Centinela Hospital Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $70.25 to $70.25. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure. Employment Status Per Diem Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: Privacy Notice Privacy Notice for California Applicants:
Registered Nurse, RN - CCU
Pulmonologist and Critical Care Physician-Los Angeles
Registered Nurse, RN - Telemetry 2
Registered Nurse, RN - Inpatient Wound Care
Pulmonologist and Critical Care Physician-Los Angeles
Endocrinologist
Geriatric Nursing Assistant / Aide GNA
Imaging Technologist
MSL RN Intern
Registered Nurse - ICU - Full Time - Days
Licensed Practical Nurse (PRN)
Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Medical Assistant