Nurse Resident- Wound Care
Company: ScionHealth
Location: Hawaiian Gardens
Posted on: July 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Description Job Summary Implements policies and procedures,
along with standards of care and practice related to patient care
needs involving various types of wounds. Provides direct patient
care and assistance to staff nurses and acts as consultative
service regarding wound care to clinical staff. Performs wound care
functions under the oversight of a Wound Care Coordinator.
Essential Functions Provides care for patients whose primary needs
involve wounds Evaluates all wounds upon admission and ongoing to
determine treatment plan and provide early problem identification
Reviews initial treatment plan with the supervising Registered
Nurse Reports to the supervising Registered Nurse any change of
wound status Consults with National Wound Care Consultant and Wound
Care Coordinators Assists in planning patient's care Evaluates
products and cost effectiveness for use in hospital and makes
recommendation Reviews and participates in developing discharge
plans Educates staff on products available for use in hospital
Evaluates culture results and conferences with physicians on Plan
of Care Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Ability to adapt to
new situations, set priorities, and utilize problem-solving
techniques Knowledge in wound care Knowledge in wound debridement's
as indicated within level and scope of practice Ability to serve as
resources to nursing staff in complex wound management Ability to
lead, motivate, and develop others individually and as a team Must
read, write and speak fluent English Ability to work cooperatively
as a member of a team Must have good and regular attendance
Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0% Performs other
related duties as assigned $15,000 Sign on Bonus Salary Range:
$40.71 - $50.62/Hour ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits
package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical,
Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and
Wellness. Qualifications Education Graduate of an accredited
nursing program leading to licensure as an LPN/LVN or RN
Licenses/Certification Active RN or LPN/LVN License in the state
and BLS certification Experience Three (3) years nursing experience
with experience as an acute care nurse
Keywords: ScionHealth, Cypress , Nurse Resident- Wound Care, Healthcare , Hawaiian Gardens, California
