Wound Care RN (Per diem)

Job DetailsJob Location: Kentfield, CA 94904Position Type: Per DiemSalary Range: $65.73 - $80.13 HourlyFounded in 1954 as Center Medical Hospital, Kentfield Hospital- now a subsidiary of American Advanced Management-is a Long-Term Acute care Hospital (LTACH) serving patients across two locations in Marin County and San Francisco.  Our 60-bed facilities specialize in caring for individuals with critical or chronic complex medical conditions who require extended recovery periods. 

Kentfield Hospital offers a comprehensive range of services, including cardiac care, neuro recovery, respiratory support, advanced wound care and physical/occupational therapy.    Each patient receives a personalized treatment plan designed to support their unique recovery journey.  

POSITION SUMMARY
Contributes to and implements the plan of care of assigned patients with wound care needs. Provide education 
and instruction for patients and families related to the wound care treatment plan. Specific components of the 
Licensed Vocational Nurse role include demonstrating clinical competence, improving quality of care, demonstrating 
professionalism in the performance of duties and responsibilities, promoting team work and a positive work 
environment, fulfilling role responsibilities and expectations, and developing clinical expertise per specialty.

This is a per diem position in our Kentfield facility.  

Qualifications
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment required.
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association, our approved vendor.  
One (1) year of experience in wound care required.
Certification in Wound Care is required to be considered.  Either a WCC or CWCN Certification.  

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

Previous experience working in wound care or demonstrated interest and aptitude in wound care skills.
Identify learning needs and teach patients and families
Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of teams and individuals
Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.
Ability to project a professional image.
Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
Ability to identify and implement components of the nursing process
Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant. 
Working knowledge of personal computer and software applications used in job functions (Word 
processing, graphics, databases, spreadsheets, etc.)
Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.