Wound Care RN, Home Health Sutter Health

• 3.8 Alameda, CA Job Details Full-time $70.98
• $95.

38 an hour 8 hours ago Qualifications Nursing policy compliance USP standards Home health care assistance Medicare RN License BLS Certification In-home healthcare experience Employee relationship building Driver's License Medicare regulations Conflict management Healthcare infection prevention and control compliance expertise Home healthcare regulations Patient treatment Home health agency experience Full Job Description We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SCAH-Sutter Care at Home•

Bay Position Overview:

The Wound Care Certified RN (WCC) serves as a clinical resource for the interdisciplinary team for patients with complicated wounds and related care issues. The position is a resource for clinical staff, administrative staff, Quality department, and materials management department. Completes wound consults as assigned by Lead WOCN when evaluating wound care patients and develops complex plan of care for wound treatment, prevention and healing modalities. The Team WCC is an integral part of the Wound Care Team at SCAH.

Job Description :

EDUCATION

Other:

RN Graduate from an accredited curriculum.

EXPERIENCE 2

Minimum of two years of recent home care experience. Direct patient care experience within the past five years required.

LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Nurse

• State Licensure
• RN Wound Care Certified
• WCC OR CWON-Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse OR CWOCN-Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse within 6 months

DL-Valid Drivers License:

Continence certification recommended Automobile Insurance

• INSURANCE

  Basic Life Support Certification

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BLS Other:

Current

PPD SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Exhibits excellent oral and written communication skills: with legible handwriting for documentation of patient records in a clear and concise manner. Basic understanding of home care services, clinical standards of care and practice; must have clinical knowledge and critical thinking ability to effectively plan and provide patient care consistent with the standards and regulations of Title XXII, Medicare Conditions of Participation and CHAP home health accreditation requirements, QI outcomes/benchmarking, infection control; good understanding of reimbursement patterns for Medicare and other payors; good working understanding of budget and other financial reports. Self-starter with a high degree of initiative, motivation, flexibility, energy, and creativity. Ability to form harmonious working relationships with internal and external customers. Demonstrated leadership and negotiation skills and the ability to manage resources for patient care in a cost effective manner. Excellent collaborative and problem solving skills with customers and management. Ability to exercise independent sound judgment in planning and providing patient care. Demonstrated ability in physical, psychosocial, and environmental assessment skills and in implementing plan of treatment. Excellent organizational skills. Administers skilled nursing patient care in a home or assisted living environment; following written or oral instructions; assists patients in walking and transfer from bed to chair and in patient positioning. Must be able to remain sedentary for approximately 50% of the day, maneuver around objects, climb stairs and/or work in relatively small spaces, bend over or stretch as necessary in care provision, operate telephone and manipulate small clerical items (e.g. paperclips, staples, etc.); ability to raise, lower, or transfer objects and supplies from one level to another; transport an object usually by hands, arms or shoulders; ability to bend, stoop, twist and lift and transfer up to 50 pounds in patient care. Must be able to meet company productivity standards as indicated by organization and manager. Must be able to hear, read, write, and speak clearly to effectively communicate with department staff, other Sutter Care at Home employees and community, and carryout essential functions. Must be able to handle sensitive issues, conflict with or among others, respectively direct and reinforce staff efforts; effectively plan and organize and prioritize work, think critically to both effectively plan and organize department operations consistent with Sutter Care at Home's strategic and operating objectives and to effectively solve unique problems as they arise or identify when to consult supervisor. Must be able to deal with challenging work environment with time demands and occasional conflicting priorities. Maintain a positive and professional image and demonstrate self-directed learning to meet professional development and/or license requirements. Is responsible for maintaining all required licensure and certifications. At orientation and annually thereafter, must be able to meet Sutter Care at Home core competencies for position and area of specialty, as appropriate. Must have reliable transportation.

Job Shift:

Days Schedule:

Full Time Shift Hours:

8 Days of the

Week:

Monday•

Friday Weekend Requirements:

As Needed Benefits:

Yes Unions:

Yes Position Status:

Non-Exempt Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines. Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $70.98 to $95.38 / hour The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.