Wound Ostomy Nurse
Newport Beach, California
Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

Wound Ostomy Nurse (RN) - Local Contract

Location: Newport Beach, California
Employment Type: Clinical Nursing - Local Contract
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (40 hours/week)
Work Setting: Inpatient and outpatient wound and ostomy care

Job Summary

• Serve as the clinical resource for patients and staff regarding ostomy, continence disorders, acute and chronic wounds, skin breakdown, and fistulae.
• Provide direct wound and ostomy care, including patient and family education pre- and post-operatively.
• Assist healthcare team with evaluation of skin and wound products and equipment.
• Deliver educational programs, in-services, and bedside teaching for nursing staff.
• Stay current with advances in wound and skin care assessments, treatments, and prevention.
• Assess patients with pressure injuries staged at 3 or above and hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPI), ensuring proper reporting.
• Evaluate hospital practices to reduce HAPIs.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) certification
• Wound and Ostomy Certification
• Minimum of 4 years of wound care experience, including experience within the last year

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience specifically in wound and ostomy care.

Skills and Attributes

• Initiative and strong interpersonal skills.
• Job knowledge, patient counseling, and business acumen.
• Accountability and professionalism in relationships.
• Ability to innovate and ensure customer satisfaction.

Additional Information

• Remote work is not available.
• Local travel within the area is required.
• Work location is onsite at a medical facility in Newport Beach.
• Contract length: 12 weeks.
• Shift length: 8 hours per day.