Wound Care Specialist (RN)

HUDSON VALLEY HOSPICE INC•Poughkeepsie, NY

4d•$48 - $50

About The Position

The Wound Nurse Specialist is a specialized registered nurse who provides care for patients with chronic or complex wounds in the context of palliative and end-of-life care. Their primary goal is to improve the overall quality of life for patients and their families, prevent infection, and when able, promote healing. What you will do: Wound assessment and management: Identifies wound etiology. For pressure injuries: Provides staging, and for all wounds assesses the size, depth, and characteristics of the wound bed and provides appropriate interventions including cleansing, debridement (removal of dead tissue), and determines evidence-based product selection. Documentation: Maintains accurate and detailed records of wound assessments, treatments, and patient progress. Collaboration: Works as part of a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, nurse practitioners, nursing staff, hospice aides, social workers, and therapists, to ensure comprehensive care and to optimize patient outcomes. Patient and family education: Provides guidance and training to patients, families, and other caregivers on proper wound care techniques, infection prevention, and pressure ulcer prevention strategies. Staff education: Orients new staff to HVH wound protocols. Updates protocols with existing staff. Wound care research and knowledge: Stays updated on the latest wound care research, techniques, products, and technologies Emotional support: Provides support to patients and their families as they navigate end-of-life care and the challenges associated with wounds. Orders and protocols: Provides recommendations for an evidence-based wound care regimen and enters orders approved by the provider. Knowledge and technical skills: Strong understanding of wound healing processes, different wound types (pressure injuries, diabetic foot ulcers, burns, etc.), and various wound care techniques and treatments. Communication skills: Able to communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals. Patience and flexibility: Adaptability to the needs of each patient and their unique circumstances Organizational and time management skills: Manages multiple patient cases and coordinates care efficiently. Interdisciplinary teamwork: Able to work collaboratively and effectively with other healthcare professionals Participates in policy making regarding wound assessment and treatment. Updates wound care guidelines Provides guidance on ostomies, fistulas and pouching drainage.

Requirements

Ability to work non-judgmentally with patients/families of any culture, religion, socio-economic background, or lifestyle.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally (in person and by phone) and in writing.
Capability to work effectively and cooperatively independently and as a team member.
Skill to prioritize and handle multiple tasks efficiently
Wound assessment and treatment
Ostomy assessment and treatment
Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
Specialized Wound Care Certification required
Valid New York State nursing license.
Valid New York State driver’s license
Two years of nursing experience required

Nice To Haves

Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN), Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON), or Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (WOCN) preferred
One-year medical-surgery experience preferred

Responsibilities

Wound assessment and management: Identifies wound etiology. For pressure injuries: Provides staging, and for all wounds assesses the size, depth, and characteristics of the wound bed and provides appropriate interventions including cleansing, debridement (removal of dead tissue), and determines evidence-based product selection.
Documentation: Maintains accurate and detailed records of wound assessments, treatments, and patient progress.
Collaboration: Works as part of a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, nurse practitioners, nursing staff, hospice aides, social workers, and therapists, to ensure comprehensive care and to optimize patient outcomes.
Patient and family education: Provides guidance and training to patients, families, and other caregivers on proper wound care techniques, infection prevention, and pressure ulcer prevention strategies.
Staff education: Orients new staff to HVH wound protocols. Updates protocols with existing staff.
Wound care research and knowledge: Stays updated on the latest wound care research, techniques, products, and technologies
Emotional support: Provides support to patients and their families as they navigate end-of-life care and the challenges associated with wounds.
Orders and protocols: Provides recommendations for an evidence-based wound care regimen and enters orders approved by the provider.
Participates in policy making regarding wound assessment and treatment.
Updates wound care guidelines
Provides guidance on ostomies, fistulas and pouching drainage.