RN – Wound Care - RNWC #001
NavitasPartners•New York, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Wound Care Registered Nurse (RN) to provide specialized wound, ostomy, and continence care within a collaborative healthcare environment. The ideal candidate will conduct comprehensive patient assessments, develop individualized care plans, provide advanced wound management, and support patient and staff education while ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN or ADN) from an accredited nursing program
- Active New York State RN License
- Primary Source Verification through NYSED
- Current AHA BLS Certification
- Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN) – WOCNCB OR Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) – WOCNCB OR Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) – WOCNCB OR Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) – ABWM OR Wound Care Certified (WCC) – NAWCO
- Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg nursing experience
- Wound care and colostomy experience
Responsibilities
- Conduct health assessments focused on wound, ostomy, and continence care
- Perform focused physical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
- Recommend medications, treatments, and preventative interventions as appropriate
- Assess, monitor, and document patient responses to wound care and complex treatment plans
- Manage care for wounds, fistulas, ostomies, continence issues, and pressure injuries
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams and initiate referrals when necessary
- Provide patient, family, and caregiver education regarding wound management and prevention of complications
- Develop, implement, and evaluate staff education and continuing education programs
- Support quality improvement initiatives, prevalence studies, and nursing quality programs
- Assist with the selection and evaluation of wound care supplies, equipment, and technologies
- Monitor and manage specialty equipment including specialty beds and negative pressure wound devices
- Maintain compliance with patient confidentiality, infection prevention, and documentation standards
- Identify and coordinate community resources to support patient care and recovery
- Promote culturally competent patient-centered care in accordance with patient needs and belief systems
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
