HBO/Wound Care Department (Full-time, Day Shift)
Job Summary: The Clinical Nurse B- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and Wound Care Clinic (HBO/Wound Care) utilizes discretion and independent judgment to provide, coordinate and document direct and indirect age-specific and developmentally appropriate quality patient-centered care in a fast-paced outpatient Wound and Hyperbaric Medicine Clinic. Demonstrates expertise in caring for patients with various types of simple to complex acute and chronic wounds and multiple health comorbidities. Assists the physician and nurse practitioners with wound debridement, therapeutic dressings, compression therapy, treatment of wound, skin and bone infection. Performs the nursing process (assessment, care planning, intervention, evaluation) with minimal supervision in accordance with LLUMC-Murrieta's established Professional Practice Model (Duffy's Quality Caring Theory). Embraces new knowledge, innovations and improvements in practice and applies theoretical concepts to clinical practice and exhibits self-motivation to continually expand knowledge base and clinical skills with a focus in wound care and hyperbaric oxygenation treatment. Exhibits interpersonal skills that portray professionalism and maximize excellence in customer service and safe patient care. Functions in a skills mix environment and directly supervises and delegates tasks to licensed and unlicensed staff. Meets qualifications, licensure, certifications and competencies as defined in the department-specific Plan for Providing Care. Contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Performs other duties as needed.
Education and Experience: Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) required. Minimum of one year experience required. CN-B's are eligible to be promoted into the CN-C classification when criteria outlined in the Clinical Nurse Ladder handbook and job specifications outlined in CN-C job description are met.
Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrates basic competencies in clinical nursing with an emphasis in wound care, treatment and procedures. Ability to apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expands knowledge base and clinical skills with a focus in wound care and HBO therapy. Basic knowledge of hyperbaric medicine safety, healthcare regulations and accreditation required. Exhibits professional behavior at all times and works calmly and responds courteously when under pressure. Able to: speak, read and write legibly in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality; use computer, printer and software programs necessary to the position, e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, electronic medical record, electronic event reporting program; troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment; perform technical patient care activities; relate and communicate positively, effectively and professionally with others; be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies; lead, supervise, teach and collaborate; accept direction; think critically; work independently with minimal supervision; perform basic math functions; manage multiple assignments effectively; organize and prioritize workload; problem solve; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail; distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care; discern temperature variances through touch; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone; identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place; see adequately to read computer screens, medical records and written documents necessary to position.
Licensures and Certifications: Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required. Certification from the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB) preferred. Wound, Ostomy Nurse (WON) specialty certificate preferred.
