Wound Ostomy Educator

4 weeks ago


Monterey, California, United States Montage Health Full time
Job Opportunity:

Wound and Ostomy Patient Educator

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Wound and Ostomy Patient Educator to join our team at Montage Health. The successful candidate will provide patient education to inpatients, utilizing their expertise to facilitate self-care management and effective communication with healthcare providers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide patient education on wound and ostomy care, including self-care management and effective communication with healthcare providers.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to assess patient needs and develop individualized care plans.

• Serve as a resource and consultative support for wound, ostomy, and tracheostomy patients.

• Coach and assist team members to ensure optimal wound, ostomy, and trach care and efficient use of resources.

Requirements:

• Two years of acute care RN nursing experience in the last five years.

• Nursing experience in two or more clinical areas.

• Formal and informal teaching experience.

• Ability to cultivate relationships within all departments, exhibit integrity and initiative, and be poised, mature, and professional.

• Ability to prioritize easily and quickly.

• Communicates with discretion: confidently and effectively with superiors, peers, and subordinates.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exhibits genuine interest, enthusiasm, passion, and dedication to learning and teaching opportunities.

• Keeps abreast of the latest scientific, health-related literature, and evidenced-based practice.

• Displays impressive ability to articulate knowledge and ideas.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor's in nursing preferred.

• State of California RN license required.

• American Hospital Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification required.

• Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) and/or Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing (WOCN) certifications preferred.

Work Schedule:

Per diem - hours vary. Average 2-3 shifts per week to include a weekend day. Minimum 2 shifts per pay period.

Pay Range:
$78.20 to $104.53

Hourly Shift Differentials:
Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $5.50

Hourly Night Shift Differential: $8.00

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