Registered Nurse III MC/CHC - RUHS Nurse Support Teams - Wound Care (Full Time & Per Diem)

The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System-Medical Center (RUHS-MC) is currently recruiting for two experienced Registered Nurse III MC/CHC positions, one full time and one per diem to join our Nurse Support Teams Wound Care Department.

The essential job duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:


* Performs comprehensive wound, ostomy, and continence assessments in inpatient and outpatient settings.


* Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized plans of care with measurable goals and outcomes.


* Provides evidence-based recommendations aligned with national clinical practice guidelines (NPIAP, WOCN).


* Conducts consults, reassessments, and follow-up evaluations.


* Documents assessments, treatment plans, and outcomes in the electronic health record.


* Collaborates with trauma, surgery, rehabilitation, dietitians, case management, and nursing teams.


* Educates patients and families on wound healing, ostomy management, and prevention strategies.


* Supports pressure injury prevention initiatives and regulatory readiness efforts.


* Participates in quality improvement and data-driven performance initiatives.


* Provides bedside education and just-in-time coaching to nursing staff.

Preferred Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Completion of or willingness to enroll in a WOCN-accredited education program within 12 months of hire.

Preferred Experience:


* At least six (6) months of wound and/or ostomy experience preferred.


* Acute care nursing experience preferred.


* Hands-on experience with:
+ Pressure injury staging and prevention
+ Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT)
+ Surgical and complex wound management
+ Ostomy pouching systems and patient/family education


* Experience collaborating in interdisciplinary rounds and participating in quality improvement initiatives is highly valued.

License and Certifications Required:


* A valid Registered Nurse License to practice in the State of California


* Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association


* National Wound/Ostomy certification (AACN or ANCC recognized) required within 12 months of hire

Additional Differentials:
Critical Care: $4.00 per hour


*Critical Care differentials will be applied following completion of required specialty training, attainment of all necessary certifications, and departmental determination that the employee is authorized to work independently.

Work Schedule:
4/10, including weekends and holidays
Hours: 8:00 am to 6:30 pm

Salary Range:

Registered Nurse III MC/CHC (Full-Time): $51.1284 - $77.1585 per hour

Registered Nurse III MC/CHC Per Diem: $77.1585 per hour

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