Wound Care Nurse - Wound Specialist or Wound Ostomy Care Nurse - Certified

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Wound Care Nurse to join their interdisciplinary team. This role focuses on providing specialized wound and ostomy care to patients in a Certified Home Health Agency. The ideal candidate will collaborate with healthcare professionals to assess patient needs, develop comprehensive care plans, and ensure adherence to best practices in wound management. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care outcomes while working in a supportive environment that values integrity and compassion. If you are passionate about improving patient lives through quality care, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Retirement Savings and Pension Plans

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Paid Holidays and Vacation

College Tuition Discounts

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New York and certification in wound care required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in home health or related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate specialized wound care delivery and collaborate with clinical teams.
• Conduct assessments and develop individualized care plans for patients.

Skills

Wound Care

Patient Assessment

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Patient Education

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Basic Life Support Certification

Tools

Epic H 2 O

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Wound Care Nurse - Wound Specialist or Wound Ostomy Care Nurse - Certified

NYC Health + Hospitals/Community Care reaches outside the walls of our hospitals and brings health care to patients where they live. With more than 600 dedicated employees, Community Care provides services including home care, community care coordination, and community-based care management to individuals managing chronic health conditions residing in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and The Bronx.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Wound Specialist will be responsible for providing guidance and recommendations to a clinical team in the coordination and rendering of specialized wound and ostomy care delivery in the Certified Home Health Agency. This team will include Registered Nurses but may extend to other members of the interdisciplinary care team. The Wound Specialist is a part of the interdisciplinary team that will focus on ensuring the assigned clinicians strive to achieve the quality patient care outcomes that are steeped in evidence-based care and practices. In addition, the Wound Specialist will engage in efficient advisement, coaching, and mentoring strategies to the members of the care team in order to meet clinical and professional goals. The Wound Specialist will stay abreast of wound and ostomy care industry trends and regulatory guidelines that govern the home health care team and clinical practice.

Duties & Responsibilities

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborates with home health interdisciplinary team to review potential wound care patients for Home Care Program and appropriately assesses their eligibility for admission to Home Care.
• As requested, conducts comprehensive assessment of deep wounds, skin tears, ostomies, severe burns, pressure injuries or bedsores, continence and diabetic foot wounds to determine potential wound complications, immediate treatment needs, and long-term treatment plans; works with other members of the health care team to determine if additional treatments or changes in care are required.
• Utilizes input from patient, caregiver, physician, and peers to devise a wound/ostomy treatment plan which is feasible within the physical, financial, and emotional resources of the patient/caregiver to create a care plan for the interdisciplinary health care team including the staff nurses to follow. Collaborates with clinical providers and health care team to establish individualized, comprehensive plan of care for patients with complex wounds, ostomies, and/or continence conditions based on patient risks, diagnosis, and individual patient needs.
• Completes a thorough wound care evaluation and documents assessments and treatment recommendations. Records physical, social, psychosocial, and environmental needs of the patient as it relates to the treatment or evidence-based care that is needed. Collaborates with clinical leadership and multidisciplinary team regarding patient plan of care and progress with plan of care.
• Participates in the development, evaluation, and revision of all wound and ostomy management policies for the CHHA based on evidence-based trends and industry standards. Collaborates with direct reports, clinical staff, and members of the clinical leadership team in ensuring that evidence-based practices are implemented for wound patients.
• Provides patient and family education and counseling regarding wound care, risk factors associated with pressure injury, infection prevention, treatment measures, and other related issues; provides teaching, guidance, and direction to personnel in rendering patient care. Actively involves the patient and caregiver and direct reports in appropriate goal setting for all cases taken under care.
• Demonstrates a professional attitude and ethical conduct in compliance with departmental standards. Establishes and maintains a cooperative and effective working relationship with the staff, physicians, Case Managers, and other hospital personnel, outside vendors, external agencies, and the community at large.
• Writes clear and concise progress notes that reflect the implementation of the plan of care and the patient’s response to that plan of care.
• Provides guidance, education, and validation of wound and ostomy skills to field nurses (Skilled Nurses). Performs field visits for the purpose of evaluating the skills of field nurses and/or other disciplines.
• Coordinates appropriate communication and documentation between patients, Home Care Program, medical professionals, and referral sources. Participates in and follows up on all case conferences and interdisciplinary meetings involving wound patients.
• Collaborates with appropriate staff to establish protocols, which support best practices to achieve optimal clinical outcomes. Serves as a clinical expert to provide field nurses with wound treatment protocols and assists in the education of staff nurses on how to stage wounds. Evaluates nursing documentation and suggests revisions to clinical documentation system. Participates in providing in-services/orientation to staff regarding wound/ostomy assessment, care, and documentation.
• Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary conferences, quality meetings/Quality Committee, and/or quality improvement initiatives relating to wound, ostomy and continence issues. Participates in the collection of all performance improvement data and metrics for wound patients including but not limited to financial and clinical metrics and assists with assigned performance improvement data collection. Reviews clinical records to ensure compliance with departmental and regulatory standards.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal home health regulations as well as NYC H & H Home Care Policies and Procedures. Participates in state or regulatory body surveys as needed. Demonstrates sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding suspected violation of corporate compliance regulations. Reports all suspected compliance issues to Chief Nursing Officer, Director of Nursing, Compliance Officer, or Compliance Hotline.
• Participates in case load reviews and chart audits where appropriate and develops interventions to correct identified deficiencies. Ensures care delivery is rendered using the nursing process, and in accordance with New York State Department of Health and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services billing guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned including home visits in times of increased demands or scheduling issues.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements:

1. Valid license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED); and

2. Current certification in one of the following:

• Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN) issued by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB);
• Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) issued by the WOCNCB;
• Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) issued by the (WOCNCB);
• Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) issued by the American Board of Wound Management (ABWM);
• Wound Care Certified Certification (WCC) issued by the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy (NAWCO).

3. Holds or obtains a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).

Department Preferences

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

Minimum two (2) years of experience in a Certified Home Health Agency or post-acute care facility.

Minimum of 2 years of Public/Community Health and 2 years medical/surgical experience required.

Previous experience in PI, i.e., knowledge of PI applications, tools and techniques and knowledge of the development, coordination, and facilitation of PI programs.

Previous experience using various computer software applications: i.e., Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Access, etc.)

Excellent verbal, written, organizational and analytical skills.

Bachelor’s degree in nursing required.

EQUIPMENT/MACHINES OPERATED:

Epic H 2 O Hyperspace Epic H 2 O Remote Client.

How To Apply

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button or forward your resume to [e-mail] noting the above Job ID #. 120127

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week;
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans;
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees;
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts;
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities.