RN Wound Care

Advatix Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Advatix Inc. seeks a Registered Nurse with wound, ostomy and continence expertise to provide safe, evidence‑based care under the Wound and Ostomy Manager. The role focuses on comprehensive assessments, care planning, and patient education for a designated patient group.

You will collaborate with the health care team, document outcomes, and participate in quality improvement activities. NYS RN license and a CWON/CWCN/CWS or WCC certification are required.

Qualifications

• Wound care knowledge and patient assessment skills.
• Experience with wound, ostomy and continence care is preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform wound, ostomy and continence assessments and care planning.
• Develop and revise standards of care; participate in quality initiatives.
• Monitor patient response to wound care and document outcomes.
• Collaborate with healthcare team and refer to other disciplines as needed.
• Educate patients and families on prevention and self-care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Healthcare experience

Education

RN degree / BSN

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Schedule Notes

Occasionally work holiday and/or weekend hours. Flexible hours to support patient centered care. Hands On and Pressure Injury experience needed. EPIC attestation and Cover Sheet (attached)

Job Summary

-Under the direction and supervision of the Wound and Ostomy Manager, the wound, ostomy and continence nurse will provide safe, competent, quality care based on nursing theory and research to a designated group of patients.

Responsibilities

• Conducts health assessments focused on wound, ostomy, and continence related care. Performs focused physical assessment, develops plan of care based on the diagnosis and individual client needs. Recommends treatments as appropriate.
• Assist with the development, revisions, and evaluations of standards of care.
• Assess and document patient response to wound care, ostomy, continence, fistula and complex wounds treatment. Evaluate the quality and delivery of care provided by the clinical staff.
• Works collaboratively with the health care team and makes referrals to other disciplines as indicated.
• Teach, counsels, and assists individuals and families to assume responsibility for prevention of complications as they relate to patients with ostomies, wounds, or continence problems.
• Routinely providing comprehensive assessments of patients at risk for developing pressure injuries. Initiating preventative measures.
• Participate in Unit/Department Quality Improvement and Hospital Wide Q.I activities, i.e. Incidence, Prevalence Studies and Nursing Quality.
• Provide culturally competent patient, family and staff education consistent with cultural, ethnic, religious and other belief systems.
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of data and information in accordance with patient rights policies.
• Performing other tasks as assigned.
• Must be willing to float as needed.

MUST HAVE

Wound care certificate

Required Skills & Experience

• Three to five (3-5) years’ experience in healthcare.
• The above are in addition to RN contracted labor requirements.
• Ability to fully utilize BHMC’s electronic record systems, equipment and other healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Required Certifications & Licensure

• Active NYS Registered Nurse license.
• Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) issued by the WOCNCB; or Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) issued by the (WOCNCB); or Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) issued by the American Board of Wound Management (ABWM); or Wound Care Certified Certification (WCC) issued by the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy (NAWCO).

Advatix®, Inc. is one of the world’s leading providers of e-commerce Supply Chain and Logistics Consulting Services and Solutions that enable its clients to transform their operations for speed, service, and cost of fulfillment and delivery of goods and services. We are committed to an inclusive workplace that does not discriminate against race,nationality, religion, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender, orgender identity. We believe in diversity and encourage anyqualifiedindividual to apply. We are an EEOCEmployer.