What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Wound Care, Part Time, Day Shift position at Adventist Health?
Located in Templeton amongst the oak trees, Adventist Health Twin Cities has been serving northern San Luis Obispo County since 1977. Comprised of a 122-bed acute care facility, our team provides exceptional care in emergency medicine, orthopedics, obstetrics, digestive disorders, wound care, and various medical, surgical and outpatient services. Locals enjoy weekly farmers markets in downtown Templeton, farm-to-fork dining, beautiful landscapes for hiking and biking, and beach days just fifteen minutes away at Cambria and Morro Bay.
Job Summary:
This is a union-based role represented by the CNA. Perform the professional functions of a Registered Nurse in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients. Coordinate, manage, provide, and delegate patient care. Responsible for meeting the established Standards of Nursing Practice, follows Wound Care Center policies and procedures while promoting cooperation among the health care team. In addition, the Registered Nurse shall meet personal accountabilities of Service, People, Quality, Growth and Cost.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- Graduate of a school of nursing: Required
- Wound Care Experience: Preferred
- One-year recent acute care RN experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Current RN license in state of practice: Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
- American Board of Wound Management Certified Wound Specialist (CWS): Preferred
- Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice: Required
Essential Functions:
- Assures patients personal needs are met. Collaborate with other health care providers, wound care center physicians, Program Director, and Medical Director, regarding clinic and patient needs. Function as patient advocate in delivery and coordination of patient care.
- Shows a commitment to co-workers. Works as a team to assure all patients have their needs met. Maintains patient, co-worker, and hospital privacy.
- Documentation is clear, concise, and legible; completes accurate documentation in dedicated wound care EMR. Follows infection control guidelines. Provide case management for patients. Obtains history/physical assessment according to unit specific nursing protocol for all age groups. Provide specific assessments according to protocols and procedures, clinical competence in procedural skills, treatments, and patient/caregiver education related to wound care management. Provide efficient and effective care with the guidance of the physician during clinic sessions. Reviews medical history, physical examination, and all available assessment data. Manage multiple patients at the same time with high energy and organization. Identifies abnormal diagnostic data and reports to appropriate person. Implements and /or assists others in implementation and documentation of planned education. Assesses patient’s educational needs.
- Assist in the development and education of new staff members. Attends and participates in staff meetings. Completes education, training, and competencies for wound care skills. Successfully adapts to changes in the unit, environment, and workflow.
- Assures all patient charge items are charged and documented correctly. Utilizes department resources appropriately. Minimizes incidental overtime.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
