RN - Wound Care

Job Summary Conducts health assessment interview focused on wound, ostomy, and continence related care. Performs focused physical assessment, develops plan of care based on the diagnosis and individual client needs. Recommends medications and treatments as appropriate. Job Responsibilities Develop, revise and evaluate standards of care, assist in the selection of supplies, technology and equipment. Assess and document patient response to wound care, ostomy, continence, fistula and complex wounds treatment. Evaluate the quality and delivery of care provided by the clinical staff on unit. Work collaboratively with the health care team and make referrals to other disciplines as indicated. Teach, counsel, and assist individuals and families to assume responsibility for prevention of complications as they relate to patients with ostomies, wounds, or continence problems. Develop, provide and evaluate staff education programs, i.e., new employee orientation, in-services, and continuing education programs. Routinely provide comprehensive assessments of patients at risk for developing pressure injuries. Initiating preventative measures. Escalate and communicate challenges identified including ethical issues and issues related to conflict resolution. Routinely collaborate with Assistant Director of Nursing for Wound Care to initiate and recommend best practices based on prudent assessment. Participate in Unit/Department Quality Improvement and Hospital Wide Q.I activities, i.e. Incidence, Prevalence Studies and Nursing Quality. Provide culturally competent patient, family and staff education consistent with cultural, ethnic, religious and other belief systems. Maintain the security and confidentiality of data and information in accordance with patient rights policies. Achieve and maintain a level of professional competency by engaging in activities consistent with clinical practice and population to serve. Identify available community resources helpful to clients, refer and assist clients in utilizing such resources. Manage assets related to rented equipment, e.g. Specialty beds, and Negative Pressure Devices. Education Requirement Required Education: Associates Degree (ASN, ADN) from an accredited Nursing Program. Preferred Education: N/A Required Certifications & Licensure New York State RN License. Primary Source Verification of License and Registration of Registered Professional Nurse from NYS Department of Education (NYSED). AHA BLS. Current certification in one of the following: Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN) issued by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB). Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) issued by the WOCNCB. Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) issued by the WOCNCB. Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) issued by the American Board of Wound Management (ABWM). Wound Care Certified Certification (WCC) issued by the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy (NAWCO). Preferred Certifications & Licensure N/A Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required Skills & Experience: Two (2) years of Med/Surg experience. Wound and Colostomy experience. Preferred Skills & Experience: N/A Schedule Notes Rotating weekends and holidays required Reason Vacancy Benefits Medical Insurance Vision & Dental Insurance Life Insurance Matching 401(k) Commuter Benefits Employee Discounts & Rewards Payroll Payment Options EEO Employer Equiliem is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equiliem will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [emailprotected] or View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr