RN - Wound Care - RNWC 0609 NS#07

Job Description

Job Description

Title: RN - Wound Care
Location: New York, NY
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Job Summary

The Wound Care RN conducts health assessments focused on wound, ostomy, and continence-related care. This role involves performing comprehensive patient evaluations, developing individualized care plans, recommending treatments, educating patients and staff, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct wound, ostomy, and continence assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Assess and document patient responses to wound care treatments.
• Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of wound care services provided by clinical staff.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide patient, family, and caregiver education regarding wound and ostomy care.
• Develop and deliver staff education, orientation, and continuing education programs.
• Perform comprehensive pressure injury risk assessments and initiate preventive measures.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, prevalence studies, and nursing quality programs.
• Assist with the selection of wound care supplies, equipment, and technologies.
• Monitor and manage specialty wound care equipment, including specialty beds and negative pressure wound therapy devices.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and ensure compliance with organizational policies.
• Identify and coordinate community resources to support patient care needs.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg) nursing experience.
• Wound Care experience.
• Colostomy/Ostomy care experience.

Required Skills

• Med/Surg Nursing
• Wound Care
• Colostomy/Ostomy Care
• Patient Assessment
• Care Planning
• Patient Education
• Staff Education
• Quality Improvement
• Cultural Competency
• Asset Management

Education Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN/ASN) from an accredited nursing program.

Required Certifications & Licensure

• Active New York State RN License
• Primary Source Verification of RN License through NYSED
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
• One of the following current wound care certifications:
• Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN)
• Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON)
• Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN)
• Certified Wound Specialist (CWS)
• Wound Care Certified (WCC)

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About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a Joint Commission Certified / WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided, and your salary will be discussed upfront.