RN - Wound Ostomy Nurse

RemoteWorker US; Town of Westerlo (NY); On-site; USD 86,650 - 134,309; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Wound Ostomy Nurse to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and must be licensed in New York. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, collaborating on care plans, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach are essential. This role offers a competitive salary range of $86,650.99 - $134,309.04.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited WOC Nursing Education Program.
• Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license.
• 3-5 years of experience in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Collect pertinent data for healthcare consumers.
• Diagnose issues related to wound care needs.
• Collaborate with an interprofessional team on quality improvement.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaborative teamwork

Problem identification

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Master’s in Nursing preferred

Job description

Department/Unit: Wound Ostomy

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Salary Range: $86,650.99 - $134,309.04

Hourly Rate: $38.53 - $63.58

Job Description

• Assessment—collects pertinent data and information relative to the health or situation of the healthcare consumer with wound, ostomy, and/or continence care needs.
• Diagnosis—analyzes assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnoses, problems, or issues related to wound, ostomy, and/or continence care needs.
• Outcomes Identification—identifies expected outcomes for a plan that is individualized to the healthcare consumer or the situation involving wound, ostomy, and/or continence care issues.
• Contributes to efforts to improve healthcare efficiency while attaining positive outcomes.
• Collects and analyzes data, including cultural influences and factors, to monitor the quality of WOC nursing practice.
• Collaborates with the interprofessional team to implement quality improvement plans and interventions to enhance wound, ostomy, and/or continence care.
• Provides critical review and/or evaluation of policies, procedures, and guidelines to improve the quality of wound, ostomy, and/or continence care.
• Assesses the patient’s wound, ostomy, and/or continence care needs; and the available resources to achieve the desired outcomes.
• Assists the organization in factoring costs, risks, and benefits in decisions about care through participation in Value Analysis for product determination, NPWT costs, and specialty bed purchase/rental costs.
• Assists the patient in identifying and securing appropriate services to address wound, ostomy, and/or continence care needs for patients.
• Identifies the impact of resource allocation on the potential for harm, complexity of the task, and desired outcomes.

Additional Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited WOC Nursing Education Program with a plan to be tri-certified within 1 year of graduation.
• Bachelor’s Degree with major in nursing required. Master’s in Nursing preferred or currently obtaining Master’s in Nursing with plan for completion within 5 years.
• Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license.
• 3-5 years of experience in nursing.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization and with external customers and agencies.
• Creates a collegial and collaborative environment among all members of the healthcare team.
• Articulates clear expectations with staff and members of the patient care team.
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for decisions.
• Identifies problems, gathers data, establishes facts, and draws valid conclusions.
• Ability to improve job performance through continuing education.

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.