Registered Nurse/Clinical II, Outpatient Wound Care Clinic **$5K Sign-On Bonus**

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 Improve...