UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the "gold standard" for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas, which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.

The Wound Ostomy Nurse will provide services to inpatients, families, and the healthcare team.

Selected candidate will function as a clinical expert consultant and educator for wound ostomy patients. Will demonstrate the ability to provide care and treatment recommendations for wounds of all levels of complexity and taking all co-morbid conditions into account.Selected candidate will work with Wound Ostomy Nurse Team to collaboratively implement evidence-based practice to ensure quality patient outcomes, provide education and develop programs for clinical nurses, and support quality improvement projects.Participate in and/or lead efforts within organization to reduce hospital acquired pressure injury (HAPI) rate.Support efforts of existing team to expand services and support overall growth of organizationConsults healthcare team experts as needed. Make recommendations for products.Provides mentorship and precepts healthcare team members and student nurses.

Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice within the WOC nurse team as well as autonomously and consistent with ANA Standards of Practice. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care. Ensures optimal level of practice by assuming responsibility for self-development in life-long learning.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN).

• RN license issued by the State of California.

• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within six (6) months of hire date.

• Five (5+) or more years relevant experience to include Wound and Ostomy experience.

• Experience with negative pressure therapy.

• Experience and proven success in developing and delivering clinical nursing education and training material for orientation, class training and skills/competency learning.

• Experience providing education to patients and families.

• Proficient with information systems and computer programs such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• A Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN).
• Certified in Wound and Ostomy from professional organization (e.g. OMS, WCC, CWOCN).
• Experience working at an academic medical center.
• Continuous quality improvement training.
• Project management experience.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to commute to various hours and sites including Hillcrest and La Jolla, based on the UC San Diego Health System needs.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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