RN (Nurse) IP Wound Care Full Time
Company: Christus Health
Location: Santa Cruz
Posted on: January 29, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by
reading all of the information that follows below. POSITION
SUMMARY: Provides clinical consultation and support to staff and
patients regarding the management of complex wounds, pressure
ulcers, ostomies, fistulas, and incontinence. Responsibilities
include ensuring evidence-based practice for skin integrity, wound
management and incontinence care. Manages and monitors wound care
programs to ensure quality patient outcomes. Collaborates with the
health care team to develop effective patient education. Develops
and implements educational programs for patients, staff and other
health care providers. Requirements EDUCATON: Graduate of an
accredited program for Registered Nursing. CERTIFICATION/LICENSES:
Current NM nursing license and BLS issued through American Heart
Association. Specialty certification in wound care awarded by a
nationally accredited certifying body (e.g., CWCN, CWON, or CWOCN)
preferred. SKILLS: Excellent oral/written communications skills.
Ability to assess, plan, coordinate, and facilitate educational
programs. Ability to develop interdisciplinary collaboration.
Excellent teaching and problem-solving skills. Ability to read,
write, and communicate verbally in English. Ability to read, write,
and communicate verbally in Spanish preferred. EXPERIENCE: Two
years of acute care experience. Experience managing complex wounds
and ostomies required. NATURE OF SUPERVISION: Responsible to:
Director of Wound Care, Clinical Director of Wound Care, and
Director of Patient Care for nursing supervision. ENVIRONMENT:
-Bloodborne pathogens B Multiple simultaneous activities around
patient care and staff development. Exposure to infectious diseases
and x-rays. Subject to varying, unpredictable situations. PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to handle emergency/crisis situations,
prolonged or considerable standing and walking. Has knowledge of
and uses good body mechanics. Occasionally lifts, positions, pushes
and/or transfers patients or equipment. Hearing and visual acuity
within normal limits. Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination
required. xmcpwfu Operates various hospital equipment, machines and
instrumentations, computer, telephone, beeper.
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