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Why Scripps Health?

• Innovative Workplace: Be part of a healthcare system that prioritizes innovation and evidence-based care.
• Professional Growth: Enjoy opportunities for continuous learning and professional development through leadership in a specialized field.
• Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive, interdisciplinary environment where your expertise will be valued and utilized to the fullest.
• Patient-Centered Focus: Make a tangible impact on patient outcomes by providing specialized, life-changing care.

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

Join an innovative and collaborative healthcare team, making a direct impact on patients’ lives while leading system-wide programs in wound, ostomy, and continence care.

As aWound, Ostomy, and Continence RNat Scripps Health, you will be responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive, evidence-based WOC program. You’ll have the opportunity to shape patient outcomes by providing expert care, education, and consultation, while empowering healthcare professionals across the system.

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*. o Ensure the program reflects the latest in*evidence-based care*, driving clinical excellence and positive patient outcomes. o Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to establish protocols and practices that optimize care delivery across all care settings.

· 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. 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.

· 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. o Provide ongoing mentorship, in-service training, and hands-on demonstrations in your areas of expertise. 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. 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. #LI-DP1

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 andGraduate 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

Requisition ID: 242006116