Wound Care Registered Nurse - 26-04798

Job Title: Wound Care Registered NurseLocation: Apple Valley, CAShift: Day 3x12-Hour (11:00 AM - 11:30 PM)Duration: 13 WeeksJob Description:We are seeking an experienced Wound Care Registered Nurse (RN) to join the team in an acute care hospital setting. This role involves providing specialized wound care services, managing patient treatment plans, and coordinating care for individuals with complex wound care needs. The ideal candidate should have a solid background in wound care, a minimum of 2 years of hospital experience, and a certification in wound care.Key Responsibilities:Wound Care Management: Assess, plan, and provide treatment for patients with various types of wounds, including surgical, pressure ulcers, diabetic, and more.Patient Education: Educate patients and families on proper wound care, prevention strategies, and the healing process.Documentation: Utilize Epic (highly preferred) to accurately document wound care assessments, treatments, and patient progress.Collaboration: Work closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care and outcomes.Monitoring: Track and report on wound healing progress and make recommendations for modifications in care as needed.Certification: Maintain Wound Care Certification (WCON) and other relevant certifications to ensure high standards of care.Required Qualifications:2 years of hospital experience in wound care or a related specialty.Wound Care Certification (WCON) is required.ACLS (Preferred), BLS (Required).Epic experience is highly preferred.Ability to work independently and manage multiple patient care needs simultaneously.Strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with medical teams and patients.