Wound Care Nurse 3

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! **Organization:** SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento **Position Overview:** Accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient skin and wound management, patient/family education and transitions of care. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in assigned area. Develops, implements, manages/coordinates an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors. Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications. Adheres to hospital polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Engages in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice. **Job Description**: **EDUCATION:** * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. **CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:** * RN-Registered Nurse of California * BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider * WCC-Wound Care Certified, required **TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:** * 5 years of recent relevant experience. **SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:** * Demonstrated clinical expertise in the area of wound care, including a working knowledge of pharmacology, medical terminology, and aseptic technique. * Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard to nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology. * Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations. * Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people. * Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), Electronic Health Record. * Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines. * Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions. * Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options. * Ensure the privacy of each patient’s Protected Health Information (PHI). * Build collaborates relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives. **Job Shift:** Days **Schedule:** Full Time **Shift Hours:** 8 **Days of the Week:** Variable **Weekend Requirements:** Rotating Weekends **Benefits:** Yes **Unions:** No **Position Status:** Non-Exempt **Weekly Hours:** 32 **Employee Status:** Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $86.60 to $121.23 / hour _The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package._