Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse – Encinitas – Per Diem – Days

This is a Per Diem day shift position located at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.

 At Scripps Health, you’ll join a team of dedicated caregivers committed to providing exceptional, patient-centered healthcare. Here, your efforts will be recognized and appreciated as you build a fulfilling career with one of the nation’s most respected healthcare organizations.

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 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. 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:

• Spearhead the creation and ongoing enhancement of a system-wide program that ensures best practices in skin, wound, ostomy, and continence care.
• Ensure the program reflects the latest in evidence-based care, driving clinical excellence and positive patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to establish protocols and practices that optimize care delivery across all care settings.

·         Clinical Consultation & Direct Patient Care:

• 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.
• 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.
• Focus on preventative care, early detection, and management of wound and skin integrity issues.

·         Staff Development & Education:

• Lead educational initiatives to enhance the skills and knowledge of healthcare professionals throughout Scripps, including nurses, physicians, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Provide ongoing mentorship, in-service training, and hands-on demonstrations in your areas of expertise.
• Develop and disseminate resources, such as care guidelines and educational materials, to promote consistent, high-quality care across the system.

·         Collaboration & Communication:

• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including physicians, administrators, and patients, to ensure comprehensive, seamless care.
• Act as a key resource for all members of the interdisciplinary team, fostering collaboration and communication to resolve complex clinical issues.
• Serve as a point of contact for external customers, such as referring physicians and specialized healthcare providers, enhancing the continuum of care.