Clinical Nurse-Wound Care-WOCN- Mount Sinai Hospital-FT/Days

Job Title: Clinical Nurse-Wound Care-WOCN- Mount Sinai Hospital-FT/Days

The Nurse Clinician is a registered professional nurse who demonstrates expert clinical expertise through advanced knowledge and skills in an area of clinical nursing specialization. The nurse clinician is able to guide and promote the growth and development of nursing practice through application of advanced nursing knowledge/skills with patients and families, nurses and other health care providers.

Clinical Practice

a. Provides direct patient care within an area of clinical specialization.

b. Provides education to patients, families and/or caregivers using individualized teaching and     counseling skills.

c. Participates in the assessment, implementation and ongoing evaluation of clinical services for a     designated patient population. Practice includes, but is not limited to:

1) Patient screening

2) Patient/Family education

3) D/C planning and follow-up

4) Case management

5) Research

d. Maintains clinical expertise in area of specialization

e. Serves as a resource for patient and/or families/caregivers.

f. Uses discriminative judgment in the selection, study and application of existing theories from     nursing and allied fields applicable to the uniqueness of the patient care situation.

g. Promotes and participates in the interdisciplinary approach to patient care delivery.

h. Acts as a patient advocate utilizing the Patient Bill of Rights.

Professional Practice

a. Supports mission, vision, philosophy, and goals of the Department of Nursing and The Mount Sinai Medical Center.

b. Supports Patient Focused Care, the Professional Practice Model and Primary Nursing.

c. Serves as a consultant by: Serves as a consultant by:

1) Assisting clinical nurses and other health care professionals in the utilization of the nursing     problem solving process in current clinical situations.

2) Assisting clinical nurses and other health care professionals in the utilization of the nursing problem solving process in current clinical situations.

d. Considers professional practice and adheres to the code of ethics.

e. Conducts case presentations.

f. Serves as a resource in specialty area.

g. Serves as a role model.

h. Demonstrates to nurses and students of nursing the application of theory and research in clinical practice.

i. Participates in development and utilization of nursing research designs and serves as a resource in the total research process.

j. Keeps knowledge current regarding trends and technological developments in nursing theory and practice.

k. Participates in the Department of Nursing and Hospital Committees.

l. Participates actively in professional organizations.

m. Contributes to the positive image of nursing in the health system and local community by implementing programs that recognize the strengths of the nursing profession.

n. Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary committees which determine policy, standards and clinical procedures that affect nursing practice.

o. Utilizes and participates in the development of hospital, Departmental and Care Center  standards, interdisciplinary clinical/pathways, policies, procedures and guidelines as well as     regulatory agency standards as appropriate resources.

p. Participates in the development and implementation of a continuous quality improvement program.

q. Treats co-workers, patients and families with dignity and respect.

Education Requirements

Masters Degree in Nursing. Exceptions may be made for candidates from specialty programs with relevant experience.

Experience Requirements

5 years relevant clinical experience in WOCN.

Experience in leadership and/or education role.

Licensing and Certification Requirements (if applicable) WOCNB certifed in Wound Ostomy and Continence

License: Registered Nurse (current registration) Issuing Agency: DOH/Office of Professions

Name: Basic Life Saver (BCLS) Issuing Agency: AHA

Certification: NRP (Labor and Delivery, NICU dept)

Certification: ACLS (in ED; PACU/ASU; ICUs; Telemetry Units; SDU; IR, Interventional Cardiology (CCL/EP/Echo); L&D; Endoscopy, and APN Adult Oncology

Certification: PALS (in ED; PACU; IR; Peds ICU, and APNs Pediatric Oncology depts.)

Collective bargaining unit: NYSNA-MSH

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $84.5895 - $84.5895 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.