Wound Ostomy Continence Specialist

4 weeks ago

San Diego, California, United States Scripps Health Full time

Why Scripps Health?

Innovative Workplace:

  • Be part of a healthcare system that prioritizes innovation and evidence-based care, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Professional Growth:

  • Enjoy opportunities for continuous learning and professional development through leadership in a specialized field, staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in wound, ostomy, and continence care.

Collaborative Environment:

  • Work in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment where your expertise will be valued and utilized to the fullest, promoting seamless communication and collaboration among healthcare professionals.

Patient-Centered Focus:

  • Make a tangible impact on patient outcomes by providing specialized, life-changing care, empowering patients to achieve optimal recovery and quality of life.

Scripps Green Hospital, a leading healthcare facility in the Torrey Pines area of La Jolla, is part of the Scripps Health network and offers a wide range of medical services.

As a Wound, Ostomy, and Continence RN at Scripps Health, you will be responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive, evidence-based WOC program, driving clinical excellence and positive patient outcomes.

You'll have the opportunity to shape patient care by providing expert guidance, education, and consultation, while empowering healthcare professionals across the system to deliver high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Program Development & Leadership:


o Spearhead the creation and ongoing enhancement of a system-wide program that ensures best practices in skin, wound, ostomy, and continence care, reflecting the latest in evidence-based care.

o Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to establish protocols and practices that optimize care delivery across all care settings, promoting seamless communication and collaboration.o Ensure the program reflects the latest in evidence-based care, driving clinical excellence and positive patient outcomes.
  • Clinical Consultation & Direct Patient Care:

o Serve as a clinical consultant, providing expert guidance to nursing staff, physicians, and the broader care team in managing complex wound, ostomy, and continence cases, promoting optimal patient outcomes.

o Deliver direct patient care and personalized education to selected patients, supporting them through all phases of care and ensuring optimal recovery and quality of life.

o Focus on preventative care, early detection, and management of wound and skin integrity issues, empowering patients to achieve optimal health.
  • Staff Development & Education:


o Lead educational initiatives to enhance the skills and knowledge of healthcare professionals throughout Scripps, including nurses, physicians, and other interdisciplinary team members, promoting a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

o Provide ongoing mentorship, in-service training, and hands-on demonstrations in your areas of expertise, empowering healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care.o Develop and disseminate resources, such as care guidelines and educational materials, to promote consistent, high-quality care across the system.
  • Collaboration & Communication:
o Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including physicians, administrators, and patients, to ensure comprehensive, seamless care, promoting effective communication and collaboration.o Act as a key resource for all members of the interdisciplinary team, fostering collaboration and communication to resolve complex clinical issues.o Serve as a point of contact for external customers, such as referring physicians and specialized healthcare providers, enhancing the continuum of care.

Required Education/Experience:

  • Specialized Skills:
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. 2 years of clinical practice within the last 4 years.
  • Required Certification/Registration:
  • Current RN license in California. Current AHA Healthcare Provider and Graduate of an accredited school of WOCN or Wound Care Certification (WCC) or WCC or WOCN education in progress with completion within 2 years of hire.
  • Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:
  • Current Certification as a WOCN or WON.

Job: RN

Organization: Scripps Green Hospital

Title: Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse - Green Hospital - Days

Location: Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS GREEN HOSPITAL

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