Inpatient/Outpatient Wound Care Nurse

Company: ScionHealth
Location: Lynwood
Posted on: July 3, 2025

Job Description:

Description At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates. Job Summary Implements policies and procedures, along with standards of care and practice related to patient care needs involving various types of wounds Provides direct patient care and assistance to staff nurses and acts as consultative service regarding wound care to clinical staff Performs wound care functions under the oversight of a Wound Care Coordinator Essential Functions Provides care for patients whose primary needs involve wounds Evaluates all wounds upon admission and ongoing to determine treatment plan and provide early problem identification Reviews initial treatment plan with the supervising Registered Nurse Reports to the supervising Registered Nurse any change of wound status Consults with National Wound Care Consultant and Wound Care Coordinators Assists in planning patient's care Evaluates products and cost effectiveness for use in hospital and makes recommendation Reviews and participates in developing discharge plans Educates staff on products available for use in hospital Evaluates culture results and conferences with physicians on Plan of Care Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Ability to adapt to new situations, set priorities, and utilize problem-solving techniques Knowledge in wound care Knowledge in wound debridement's as indicated within level and scope of practice Ability to serve as resources to nursing staff in complex wound management Ability to lead, motivate, and develop others individually and as a team Must read, write and speak fluent English Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team Must have good and regular attendance Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0% Performs other related duties as assigned Salary Range: $40.71 - $51.63/Hour ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness. Qualifications Education Graduate of an accredited nursing program leading to licensure as an LPN/LVN or RN Licenses/Certification Active RN or LPN/LVN License in the state and BLS certification Experience Three (3) years nursing experience with experience as an acute care nurse

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