Nurse Clinician - Wound/Ostomy

Health Alliance of Hudson Valley • Valhalla, NY

120d

About The Position

Under nursing administration and in clinical collaboration with a physician, incumbents of this class provide comprehensive primary care in the area of Wound/Ostomy. This will include health education, preventive medicine, communicable diseases, and education, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Incumbents provide primary medical care consisting of the necessary examinations, assessments, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Supervision may be a function of this class, and instructional guidance is provided to nursing and other healthcare professionals in the area of expertise. Does related work as required.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid license and current registration issued by the New York State Department of Education as a registered professional nurse.
• Three years of professional nursing experience where the primary function of the position was nursing in a hospital or health care agency.
• Two years of experience must have been in the area of specialization.
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in nursing.
• Current Board Certification in Wound and Ostomy by WOC Nurse Certification Board.
• Certified in Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Wound/Ostomy experience.
• Knowledgeable in conducting NDNQI Pressure Injury Prevalence Surveys.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care in the area of Wound/Ostomy.
• Conduct health education and preventive medicine.
• Manage communicable diseases and provide education.
• Perform necessary examinations and assessments.
• Carry out diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Provide instructional guidance to nursing and other healthcare professionals.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees