Walnut Creek, CA – Seeking Wound Care/Ostomy Registered Nurse

 

Everybody Has A Role To Play In Transforming Healthcare

 

As a Wound Care/Ostomy Registered Nurse, you play a vital role in our mission to improve lives. Provide specialized care to patients with ostomies, wounds, and related conditions and with integrated teams, educate patients and their families, and contribute to the development and implementation of comprehensive care plans. At Vituity we know the impact you can have.

 

Join the Vituity Team. At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.” Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.

 

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 475 sites across the country, serving 9 million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

 

The Opportunity

• Conduct thorough assessments of patients with ostomies, wounds, and skin conditions.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of wound healing and ostomy function.
• Utilize advanced assessment skills to identify potential complications and implement preventive measures.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans for patients with ostomies and wounds.
• Administer advanced wound care treatments, including dressings, debridement, and other therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to coordinate and implement multidisciplinary care.
• Educate patients and their families on ostomy care, wound management, and lifestyle adjustments.
• Provide detailed instructions on self-care and symptom recognition to enhance patient outcomes.
• Offer emotional support and counseling to patients adjusting to life with an ostomy.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to ostomy and wound care.
• Stay abreast of current research and evidence-based practices in ostomy and wound care, incorporating new knowledge into clinical practice.

 

Required Experience and Competencies

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid nursing license required.
• Two (2) years of clinical nursing experience with a focus on wound and ostomy care required.
• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid nursing license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Certification in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing (WOCN) preferred.
• Experience working in an acute care or rehabilitation setting preferred.
• Proficiency in utilizing advanced wound care technologies and techniques.
• In-depth knowledge of, and ability to uphold, HIPAA regulations.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Ability to demonstrate a caring and empathetic approach to patients facing challenging health conditions.
• Ability to implement best practices in ostomy and wound care.
• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in complex situations.
• Ability to work independently, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information.
• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and timely.
• Ability to professionally handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, and others.
• Ability to stay organized and flexible in a work environment with multiple assignments and changing priorities.
• Ability to use and maintain current physical, psychosocial, clinical assessment, and therapeutic communication skills to determine individual patient needs and expected outcomes.
• Punctual and dependable.

 

The Community

Even when you are working remotely, you are an important part of the Vituity Community. We offer plenty of opportunities to engage with other Vitans through a variety of virtual meet-and-greets, events and seminars.

• Monthly wellness events and programs such as yoga, HIIT classes, and more.
• Trainings to help support and advance your professional growth.
• Team building activities such as virtual scavenger hunts and holiday celebrations.
• Flexible work hours.
• Opportunities to attend Vituity community events including LGBTQ+ History, Día de los Muertos Celebration, Money Management/Money Relationship, and more.

 

Benefits & Beyond*

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.

• Superior health plan options
• Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Life and AD&D coverage, and more
• Top Tier 401(k) retirement savings plans that offers a $1.20 match for every dollar up to 6%
• Outstanding Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks’ vacation, Paid holidays, Sabbatical
• Student Loan Refinancing Discounts
• Professional and Career Development Program
• EAP, travel assistance, and identify theft included
• Wellness program
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees

 

 

We are excited to share the base salary range for this position is $53.64 - $68.40 per hour, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. This position is also eligible to participate in our annual corporate Success Sharing bonus program, which is based on the company’s annual performance. If you are hired at Vituity, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, and/or experience. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please speak with a recruiter for more details.

 

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.

 

Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. 

 

*Benefits for part-time and per diem vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more information.

 

Applicants only. No agencies please.