Job Summary:

As an Outpatient Wound Care Clinic Registered Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the healthcare team by: 

• Coordinating patient care and education to the patient and family in the outpatient clinic.
• Providing services by the standards, policies, and practices in a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment.
• Upholding professional communication with colleagues, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team using the SBAR communication format.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality at all times, following HIPAA and VPH policies.
• Cross-training to all areas within the floating cluster, according to hospital policy.
• Utilizing information technology to document processes of care promptly.
• Collaborating with preceptor/mentor and physicians to evaluate the effectiveness of the care plan.
• Adhering to Universal Precautions and VPH infection control standards, including performing hand sanitation before and after each patient contact.
• Administering all medications per hospital policy and promptly notifying the physician of medication errors.
• Collecting and interpreting patient data using the nursing process and formulating nursing diagnoses.
• Working on behalf of the patient and family, advocating in support of their values, beliefs, evidenced-based practices, and standards.
• Providing ongoing discharge education to the patient/family and planning for effective discharge upon admission.
• Supporting patient/hospital throughput initiatives to facilitate timely, efficient, and effective patient acceptance and transfer/discharge of patients.
• Participating in achieving unit or hospital quality initiatives and PI projects. 

Experience: 

• Minimum one (1) year of recent nursing experience, preferably in an acute care setting as a registered nurse and for the department to which the registered nurse is hired.
• Recommended one year of hands-on wound care experience.
• Recommended one year of outpatient experience.

Education: 

• ADN required; BSN preferred.

Licensure/Certifications: 

• Current licensure with the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• Must complete and maintain BLS certification.
• Must complete and maintain LA City Fire Card certification at the time of hire or within the first 30 days of employment. 

Specific Responsibilities:

• Patient Care and Experience Facilitation: Advocates for patients, maintains a positive environment, and addresses concerns promptly.
• Clinical Mentorship: Provides bedside assistance, facilitates conflict resolution, and supports new staff during orientation.
• Shift Supervision: Manages scheduling, delegates tasks, monitors patient care, and addresses concerns effectively.
• Patient Throughput: Anticipates patient flow, coordinates transfers and participates in bed management meetings.
• Performance Improvement and Compliance: Ensures documentation accuracy, participates in improvement activities, and follows safety protocols.
• Professional Development: Attends development meetings, maintains professionalism, and complies with hospital policies.
• General Accountabilities: Demonstrates professionalism, communicates effectively, participates in training, and ensures safety practices. 

Salary Range: $52.08 - $69.24 per hour

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