RN - Wound Care - RNWC 0609 NS#07
NavitasPartners•New York, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg) nursing experience.
- Wound Care experience.
- Colostomy/Ostomy care experience.
- Med/Surg Nursing
- Wound Care
- Colostomy/Ostomy Care
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Patient Education
- Staff Education
- Quality Improvement
- Cultural Competency
- Asset Management
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN/ASN) from an accredited nursing program.
- 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)
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
