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Cedars-Sinai Registered Nurse - Certified Wound Ostomy Continence - Department of Inpatient Wound and Ostomy Care - 10-Hour Days with rotating weekend coverage in Beverly Hills, California
Job Description
Make a difference every single day
When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of happiness, passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it’s just one of the many reasons we’ve achieved our sixth consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence! From working with a team of dedicated healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll have everything you need to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals!
The Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (WOCN) is an RN who is an expert clinical practitioner responsible for providing consultation, education and client management expertise for specific clinical areas. The WOCNs at Cedars-Sinai provide evidence based, hands-on care to patients dealing with chronic wounds, ostomy or incontinence issues to improve their outcomes and help them return to their normal lives. They also provide a Wound Care Leadership Course for unit-based resource nurses charged with aiding colleagues in the assessment, treatment, and prevention of pressure ulcers.
As an expert WOCN consultant you will be responsible for
educating patient and family regarding physical and psychological management of ostomies.
providing consultation for inpatients with full-thickness Pressure Ulcers and investigating all Hospital Acquired Pressure Ulcers.
providing staff education and workshops related to pressure ulcer and ostomy management while assessing education needs of staff in areas of expertise.
actively participating in professional organizations to maintain awareness of current trends within the WOCN specialty
This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Program bonus. See website for details: https://jobs.cedars-sinai.edu/employee-referrals/
Qualifications
Educational requirements:
Graduate of an accredited Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration requirements:
Valid California State RN State License
American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB) wound, ostomy and continence certifications required.
Experience:
Minimum 1 year recent acute RN experience in specialty to include planning, teaching and directing care.
Two years knowledge and experience in ostomy and wound care preferred.
Req ID : 4007
Working Title : Registered Nurse - Certified Wound Ostomy Continence - Department of Inpatient Wound and Ostomy Care - 10-Hour Days with rotating weekend coverage
Department : Enterostoma OP Services
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Nursing
Job Specialty : Nursing
Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 10 hour
Base Pay : $52.47 - $83.95
Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.
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