Wound Care RN, Home Health

Company: Sutter Health
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!OrganizationSCAH-Sutter Care at Home - ValleyPosition OverviewAccountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient skin and wound management, patient/family education and transitions of care. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in assigned area. Develops, implements, manages/coordinates an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors. Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications. Adheres to hospital polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Engages in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice.Job DescriptionFULL-TIME DAY SHIFTS: Monday - Friday / Weekends as NeededEducation

• Other: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.Certification & Licensure
  • RN-Registered Nurse of California
  • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
  • WCC-Wound Care Certified OR CWON - Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse within 6 monthsDepartment Required Certifications & Licensures
    • Department: SCAH, DL-Valid Drivers License
    • Department: SCAH, AUTO-Automobile InsuranceTypical Experience
      • 5 years of recent relevant experience.Skills And Knowledge
        • Demonstrated clinical expertise in the area of wound care, including a working knowledge of pharmacology, medical terminology, and aseptic technique.
        • Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard to nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
        • Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations.
        • Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
        • Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), Electronic Health Record.
        • Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
        • Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
        • Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
        • Ensure the privacy of each patient's Protected Health Information (PHI).
        • Build collaborates relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.Job ShiftDaysScheduleFull TimeShift Hours8Days Of The WeekMonday - FridayWeekend RequirementsAs NeededBenefitsYesUnionsNoPosition StatusNon-ExemptWeekly Hours40Employee StatusRegularEmployees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.Pay Range is $65.19 to $86.68 / hourThe salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

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