Senior Registered Nurse - Wound Care

Job Description:

Senior Registered Nurse - Wound Care

Description

Description

Are you passionate about providing care for the underserved and those facing barriers to healthcare? At Ventura County Medical Center (VCMC) and Santa Paula Hospital, you'll be part of a collaborative healthcare team dedicated to providing exceptional care to our community. At VCMC, you'll find more than a workplace, you'll find a purpose. Our integrated network of hospitals, clinics, and specialty service provides high-quality compassionate healthcare to residents throughout Ventura County, with a special focus on our underserved and safety-net populations who make up more than three-quarters of our patients.

We are currently seeking a Senior Registered Nurse - Wound Care to join our inpatient care team. Under general direction and following established medically approved policies and procedures, the Senior Registered Nurse - Wound Care provides care to medically complex patients in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team at both Ventura County Medical Center and Santa Paula Hospital. They'll work independently and have authority, responsibility, and accountability for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the wound, ostomy, and continence care program throughout the inpatient care areas. Serves as a resource for wound care management, including identification, assessment, treatment, and prevention. Provides specialized consultation on wound, ostomy, and continence issues for patients, families, nursing and medical staff. Serves as a consultant in the treatment and management of patients with draining wounds, fistula and tubes, and patients with altered skin integrity due to pressure necrosis, drainage or incontinence. Works with interdisciplinary staff to provide updated information regarding wound care. Conducts rounds on patients with wound/ pressure ulcers on a daily and as needed basis.

Join VCMC and be part of a mission-driven organization providing high-quality healthcare and hope to Ventura County's most vulnerable residents.

PAYROLL TITLE: Senior Registered Nurse - Hospital

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Senior Registered Nurse-Hospital is distinguished from other staff nursing classifications in that incumbents demonstrate advanced competency skills reflecting specialized knowledge specific to the assigned hospital unit; participate in performance improvement processes; and provide technical direction. Incumbents are expected to work at the full scope of their licensure/specialty area with a decreasing amount of supervision commensurate with their experience.

WHAT WE OFFER:
The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements, that includes:

• Educational Incentive - An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate's degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor's degree, OR 5% for completion of a graduate's degree.
• Bilingual Incentive - Incumbents may also be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational need and certification of skill. Proficiency levels by exam are $.69 per hour (Level I), $1.00 per hour (Level II), or $1.32 per hour (Level III).
• Certification Pay - $0.813 per hour based on scheduled work week hours for each qualified certification up to a maximum of five (5) certifications. One of the five certifications may be paid $2.00 per hour for a National Certification.
• Evening Shift Differential - 7.5%
• Night Shift Differential - 15%
• Weekend Shift Differential - $2.00 per hour
• Continuous County Service Incentive Pay - 1% for 7 years, 1.25% for 12 years and 1.5% for 17 years
• Preceptor Pay - $2.50 per hour
• House Supervisor Pay - $4.00 per hour
• Charge Nurse Premium Pay - $2.50 per hour
• Float Nurse Premium Pay - $2.50 per hour
• In House Registry Pay -
  • Non-overtime is 1.75 straight time base hourly rate
  • Overtime is 2 times base pay straight time base hourly rate
• Standby Premium Pay - ¼ of regular hourly wage or Federal minimum wage (whichever is greater)
• Health Plans - Biweekly contribution towards medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from authorized plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax benefit towards eligible medical, dental, and vision care expenses.
• Pension Plan: Participation in the County's defined benefit pension plan that provides lifetime payments to retirees. Members are "vested" after attaining five years of retirement service credit. If eligible, you may establish reciprocity with other public retirement systems such as CalPERS.
• Holidays: 12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.
• Additional Benefits - Tuition Reimbursement, Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program.
• To learn more about the benefits, please follow the link: https://vcportal.ventura.org/CEO/HR/MOA/docs/CNA_MOA_2023-2028.pdf

AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: Health Care Agency - Ventura County Medical Center & Santa Paula Hospital

Senior Registered Nurse-Hospital is represented by the California Nurses' Association (CNA) and is eligible for overtime compensation.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-term), Intermittent, and Extra Help vacancies for this position only. There is currently one (1) Regular full-time vacancy.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: November 04, 2025
CLOSING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, the schedule for the remainder of the process will depend upon when we receive enough qualified applications to meet business needs. It is to your advantage to apply as soon as possible.

Examples Of Duties

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Implements nursing processes (assessment, planning, implementation of care plan, evaluation of patient response); revises plans as needed;
• Administers basic and advanced competency nursing care in accordance with VCMC/SPH policies and procedures and Patient Bill of Rights;
• Provides direction and acts as a resource to others regarding wound care prevention, assessment & management;
• Provides patient and staff education including the coordination of educational programs;
• Participates in hospital and/or nursing administration care committee;
• Reviews, identifies, reports, and corrects deficiencies in practices, products, or equipment, as necessary;
• Participates in and leads performance improvement initiatives, including annual projects related to wound care;
• Recognizes problem situations and takes appropriate steps leading to correction;
• Coordinates patient care conferences with patients, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing and caring environment;
• Serves as a preceptor for new graduates, re-entry nurses, etc.;
• Directly provides health information to patients, families and treatment team;
• Maintains appropriate supply of equipment and materials;
• Maintains documentation of patient status, intervention and responses;
• Maintains and improves knowledge level related to wound care;
• Evaluates wound care methods and/or devices introduced to the hospital and assists in training staff; and
• Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

These are entrance requirements to the examination process and ensure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:
Requires two (2) years of full-time professional registered nursing experience including two (2) years of full-time experience in an assigned hospital specialty area and/or providing wound, ostomy, and continence care.

Depending upon area of assignment, additional specialty experience and/or certification(s) may be required.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess and maintain a current, valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California.
• Must have a current, valid Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross by first day of employment.
• Must have a current, valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months of hire.
• Completion of an accredited Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing (WOCN) program within 6 months of hire.

DESIRED:

• Wound Care Certification
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Master of Science in Nursing

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
Comprehensive knowledge of:

• the principles, practices, and techniques used in advanced nursing care of specialized units.

Working knowledge of:

• performance improvement processes, hospital based/nursing committee practices, and patient and staff education methods.

Working ability to:

• provide direction to others;
• self-direct continuing education needs, provide a positive role model and public image;
• work proficiently in emergency and/or stressful situations;
• maintain confidentiality of patient/client information;
• effectively establish and maintain working relationships with medical staff, co-workers, patients and the public; and
• communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Recruitment Process

FINAL FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at hr.venturacounty.gov . If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 677-5184 for application materials and submit your application to County of Ventura, Human Resources - Health Care Agency, 646 County Square, Ventura, CA 93003.

Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application.

LATERAL TRANSFER OPTION: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here for additional information.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire will result in the application being removed from consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION - 100%: All applications will be reviewed to determine whether or not the stated requirements are met. A score of 70 will be assigned to each application based on established criteria. Such score will be considered as the final score for placement on the eligible list.

Applicants successfully completing the exam process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record may be required for this position.

For further information about this recruitment, please contact Vivian Merida via email at Vivian.Merida@venturacounty.gov or by telephone at (805) 677-5231.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

YOUR BENEFITS AS A COUNTY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEE

California Nurses Association

(CNA)

To learn more about Benefits, Retirement, and the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), see links below.

• Benefits website or you may call (805) 654-2570.
• Retirement FAQ's
• Memorandum of Agreement

Union Code: NCN

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$118,668.43 - $141,888.74 Annually