Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse – Encinitas – Per Diem – Days

Facility: Scripps Encinitas Hospital

Location: Encinitas, CA

Career Area: RN

Employment Type: Casual

Shift: Day

Job ID: 252002512

Share this Job:

Let’s Get Started

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas has served North County’s coastal communities since 1978. We’re located at Santa Fe Drive and I-5, within walking distance of a park, fitness center, grocery store, pharmacy and restaurants.

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas’ campus includes Scripps Clinic Encinitas and an outpatient imaging center. We’re home to notable specialty programs including a 24-hour emergency room, accredited stroke care, physical rehabilitation services (including a brain injury day treatment program), our Baby Friendly birthing pavilion and a Level II neonatal intensive care unit.

Job Description

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.

#LI-MR1

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 BLS 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.

 

Position Pay Range: $59.75-$86.53/hour

In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer.

Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Continue to Application

Similar Jobs

About Us

At Scripps, we seek dedicated, compassionate people to join our team and make a significant impact on the health of our community and the future of health care. Throughout our five hospital campuses, 30 outpatient centers and clinics, and hundreds of affiliated physician offices throughout the region, each member of our team plays a key role in our life-changing and life-saving mission. Scripps Health is the only San Diego-based company to make Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Places to Work. Our people and their commitment to the highest standards of care are what define us.

Exterior of Scripps Mercy Hospital

Join Our Talent Community

Experience an even greater sense of belonging as a member of the Scripps Talent Community. You’ll receive job alerts with new opportunities that match your interests and other relevant information that will aid your career search. You’ll even be able to share openings with friends through social media and email.

Join Our Talent Community

Experience an even greater sense of belonging as a member of the Scripps Talent Community. You’ll receive job alerts with new opportunities that match your interests and other relevant information that will aid your career search. You’ll even be able to share openings with friends through social media and email.

Awards

Certified Great Place to Work Designation
Fortune Top 100 Hospitals Award
American Heart Association 2024 Get with the Guidelines Designation for Stroke Care Gold Plus Stroke Honor Roll Elite Advanced Therapy