Wound Care Nurse (RN)
Company: American Advanced Management
Location: Stockton
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description POSITION SUMMARY: A licensed professional whose
responsibilities include planning and providing care for patients
with complicated wounds, pressure ulcers, and/or any patient who
has a potential skin care problem, in order to assist them with
achieving a maximum level of wellness and independence. Consults
with other members of the health care team in the management of
acute and chronic wounds and is actively involved in the management
and prevention of pressure ulcers. Facilitates performance
improvement activities and surveillance related to wound care,
ensuring complete documentation of wound care and charges as
appropriate. Must be able to perform jobs in all patient care and
operational areas subject to reasonable accommodations, also be
able to employ all mandatory safety devices and procedures. Must
participate in the Respiratory Protection Program, which may
include the wearing of a respirator. This is a non-union position.
See Essential Job Functions. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Demonstrates
expertise in the execution of daily patient care, providing
collaboration, direction, and instruction to the staff in the
application and utilization of current wound protocols Promote a
team approach through coordination of the efforts of all members of
the Health Care Team Serves as patient advocate. The ultimate goal
is to maximize the patient’s return to an optimal level of
functioning Provides safety, comfort care, and treatment of
patients according to established legal, ethical, and institutional
standards Serves as a consultant to patients, families, and staff
Initiates, evaluates and revises plans of care that reflect a
multidisciplinary approach to patient care Coordinates with
physician, nursing, and other personnel, patient and family in the
meeting of wound care needs of the patient Elects, implements, and
evaluates comforting, therapeutic, restorative, and preventative
measures for selected patients Analyzes selected patient care plans
for evidence of documentation of standards of practice, shares
findings with staff, and collaborates in developing a variety of
valid and reliable assessment tools to assist staff with
documentation records Maintains and teaches others the specialized
knowledge and skill necessary to perform techniques and routines in
wound care Offers consultative services to provide expertise in the
planning and delivery of special patient care problems Maintain
current knowledge base on the prevention and treatment of wounds
through attendance of educational programs/seminars/conferences
reading journals and participating in committee or group programs
Documents all patient education activities and response of
patients/families Provides hands on care and teaching to patients
who have complex and/or non healing wounds Performs medical record
audits for quality and utilization purposes and compliance
Full-Time (1.0 FTE) Day Qualifications POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Education required qualifying for license as a
registered nurse. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or wound care
certification required (within 6 months of hire) Bachelor's Degree
in Nursing preferred. Experience: Minimum of two years as a
registered nurse. Charge nurse or other leadership experience
preferred. Licenses/Certificates: Current California Registered
Nurse License Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from
AHA Current National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Certification
Keywords: American Advanced Management, Dublin , Wound Care Nurse (RN), Healthcare , Stockton, California
