Nurse Specialist- Wound/Ostomy

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Nurse Specialist- Wound/Ostomy to support Nursing quality and safety programs, provide quality improvement facilitation, and advance evidence-based practice.

The role includes monitoring regulatory compliance, coordinating RCAs/FMEAs, and benchmarking with ND NQI and UHC. You will collaborate with nursing leadership and multidisciplinary teams to drive improvements in patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensed in NY with current license.
• Bachelor’s in Nursing; Master’s in Nursing or related field preferred or in progress.
• Minimum 5 years of acute care nursing with leadership experience.
• Strong writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with performance improvement methodology and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quality, Safety, and Performance Improvement Plan. Facilitates development and dissemination of nursing knowledge and research.
• Articulates understanding of nursing process, collaboration, quality management, patient safety, and care continuity.
• Demonstrates understanding of nurse-sensitive quality indicators and clinical standards.
• Assists with maintaining professional practice standards and change management strategies.
• Leads interdisciplinary efforts to develop standards and monitor outcomes.
• Participates in RCAs, FMEAs, and implements corrective actions with leadership.
• Supports quality teams in developing performance improvement initiatives to improve outcomes.
• Coordinates with Nursing Quality leadership and council activities; prepares reports, minutes, and timelines.
• Establishes collaborations with staff and medical leadership to enhance care quality.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Data analysis

Education & training

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data visualization (graphs & tables)

Job description

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. For the fourth consecutive year, Vizient Inc. ranked NYU Langone No. 1 for quality care in the nation and U.S. News & World Report recently placed 12 of its clinical specialties among the top 10 in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.
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Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Nurse Specialist- Wound/Ostomy. In this role, the successful candidate Supports Departments of Nursing quality and safety programs. Provides quality improvement facilitation and support for nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams undertaking improvement initiatives. Supports evidence based practice and nursing research within the Departments of Nursing. Participates in monitoring of regulatory compliance, identifies opportunities for improvement, and assists patient care units with development and implementation of improvement strategies. Participates in occurrence reviews, complaint investigation, RCAs, and FMEAs and assists in facilitation of the corrective action plans with nursing leadership and staff. Assists with benchmarking activities through National Database for Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI), University Healthsystem Consortium (UHC) and other organizations as appropriate.

Job Responsibilities

• Supports the organziations Quality Safety and Performance Improvement Plan. Utilizes and communicates evidence based practice in the development of the quality & performance program of the Department.Facilitates the development and dissemination of nursing knowledge and research that supports coordinated, resource efficient quality outcomes.
• Articulates understanding of nursing process, interdisciplinary collaboration, quality and performance management, patient safety, continuum of care concepts, customer service and healthy work environments.
• Demonstrates understanding of nurse-sensitive quality and other clinical indicators.
• Demonstrates understanding of nursing and patient care standards as integral to and supportive of professional practice.
• Demonstrates understanding of the value of professional nursing, the conceptual framework in which it is practiced, and the features of an organization that attracts and retains nurses.
• Assists with review and development of interdisciplinary and interdepartmental structure standards, process and outcome standards in conjunction with other nursing leadership.
• Assists in review and evaluation of occurrences related to nursing care reported through the electronic occurrence system and patient complaints related to nursing care.
• Participates in RCAs, FMEAs and assists in implementation and monitoring of corrective action plans.
• Assists unit based leadership and partnering for quality teams in developing performance improvement initiatives that reflect their specialty and that achieve improved patient outcomes.
• Supports the Director of Nursing Quality with coordination of the Departments of Nursing Quality & Patient Safety Council and Nursing Practice Council.
• Coordinates activities to promote compliance with all regulatory requirements. Supports unit based leadership by developing tools to monitor outcomes at the unit level. Provides support for quality improvement teams including arranging meetings, providing minutes, managing project timelines, and preparing reports. Participates in development of presentations, reports and publications. Establishes collaborative relationships with nursing staff, leadership, medical staff, and other administrative staff.
• Participates as a member of various Nursing Councils and other hospital committees as appropriate. Leads NYULMC teams in participation of quality collaboratives offered by member organizations such as UHC and GNYHA. Functions as a respectful member of the healthcare team.1. Provides education to various levels of nursing staff in the use of performance improvement methodologies as applicable to nursing quality.2. Supports evidence based practice by assisting nursing staff in development of process standards that are consistent with evidence based literature, regulatory requirements, and pertinent professional nursing standards.
• Stays informed about current clinical practice.Participates in leadership development programs in areas pertinent to expertise and interest.
• Uses sound methodology in analyzing data, evaluating outcomes and driving excellence.Maintains current knowledge of trends and issues pertaining to nursing work environments and the Departments of Nursing strategic plan.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify you must have a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of New York. Bachelors Degree in Nursing; Master's Degree in Nursing or related field required or in progress. Minimum of 5 years of recent clinical experience in acute care nursing with demonstrated leadership skills. Excellent writing, editing, and graphic skills; excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills; attention to detail; possesses good understanding of performance improvement methodology; self-directed, understands change management, professional practice, project management, and current issues and trends in nursing and health care. Computer expertise in Microsoft Office applications and expertise in analyzing, interpreting and presenting data using graphs, tables, etc. Certification in speciality area desirable. Membership in relevant professional organizations. Physical stamina, manual dexterity, visual and aural acuity to perform responsibilities.

Required Licenses

Registered Nurse License-NYS, Basic Life Support Cert.

Preferred Licenses

Wound Ostomy Nurse - Cert

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $135,199.99 - $152,250.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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