*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 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:* 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*