RN Wound Care

OverviewFounded in 1887, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II trauma center, the Los Angeles Center for Womens Health, obstetrics and pediatric services, and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nations five largest health care systems. Visit for more information.Responsibilities The Wound Care Nurse is a skilled and experienced professional Registered Nurse (RN) assisting with the development, coordination, and monitoring of the hospital''s Wound Care Program. The Wound Care Nurse provides expert direction and support, establishes standards of care and clinical competencies to meet patient needs, and provides training to ensure quality clinical care. The Wound Care Nurse is responsible for quality initiatives and compliance. The Wound Care Nurse works collaboratively with the medical staff, and provides education to patients, caregivers, and staff on wound, ostomy and continence care. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent and in alignment with the vision and core values of the organization. The employee shall support California Hospital Medical Center strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality improvement, process, and activities. QualificationsMinimum Bachelor''s (BS) degree in Nursing required On the job WOC training provided Training program provided to selected qualified candidate Job Specifications EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Minimum two (2) years Registered Nurse experience in the emergency department, critical care, or medical/surgical care in an acute setting Must be able to be certified in wound care within six (6) months of date Current California Registered Nursing (RN) License required AHA CPR/BLS and PALS certification required Wound Care Certification Nurse (WCCN) must be completed within six (6) months of hire Los Angeles Fire Safety Card with 90 Days of hire Demonstrates competency identifying and staging pressure injuries, and other forms of impaired skin integrity Demonstrates basic knowledge and desire necessary to accomplish the job of directing others PC literate Preferred Master''s (MA) degree is Nursing is preferred Minimum three (3) years Registered Nurse experience preferred At least two (2) years of full-time or four years of part-time wound care experience that must have taken place in the last five (5) years, either in direct hands on, management, education or r Current certification in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse (CWOCN) or Wound Care Certified Nurse (WCCN) certification preferred LI-DH

Created: 2025-11-15