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

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Wound Specialist to enhance patient care in home health settings. This role involves coordinating specialized wound and ostomy care, mentoring clinical teams, and ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices. With a focus on quality patient outcomes, the Wound Specialist will stay updated on industry trends and regulatory guidelines, fostering a culture of excellence in care delivery. Join a passionate team committed to making a difference in community health, where your expertise will directly impact the lives of patients managing chronic conditions.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Retirement Savings and Pension Plans

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Paid Holidays and Vacation

College Tuition Discounts

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Discounts Programs

Qualifications

• Valid RN license and current registration in New York.
• Certification in wound care specialties is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance in specialized wound and ostomy care delivery.
• Engage in coaching and mentoring strategies for care team.

Skills

Wound Care

Patient Care Coordination

Public Health

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Epic H2O

Job description

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

Marketing Statement
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 Nurse 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, 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED); and
• Current certification in one of the following:
• Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN) issued by the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB); or
• 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).
• Holds or obtains a valid and current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA).

Department Preferences

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
Smart phone, Laptop Computer, Desktop Computer, Multifunction Copier, Epic H2O Hyperspace, Epic H2O 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
• Multiple employee discounts programs