Wound Ostomy Nurse Specialist (RN) – Day Shift

St. Joseph's Health; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Clinical ladder incentives

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Health in New York seeks a Wound Ostomy Nurse, a Registered Nurse specialist providing direct patient care, coordinating and evaluating wounds and ostomies, and overseeing care transitions with a focus on improvement and documentation.

The role collaborates with physicians, nursing, care managers, nutrition, rehab, and pharmacy; requires a BSN and NY licensure, 4+ years acute care experience, and WOC credentials preferred; the organization offers comprehensive benefits and

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program with NY licensure.
• BSN degree required.
• Minimum of four years’ experience in acute care nursing.
• Teaching experience is desirable.
• Wound Ostomy Nurse or WOCN certification preferred.
• Maintains licensure and certifications per NYS regulations.
• Participates in continuing education and updates skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate, communicate & facilitate optimal wound, skin and ostomy care.
• Consult to recommend best practice for complex wounds and ostomies.
• Collect data and report quality outcomes to performance improvement.
• Monitor quality metrics and ensure accurate documentation in records.
• Work with an interdisciplinary hospital team to coordinate care.
• Apply clinical knowledge and case management principles to care plans.
• Ensure seamless transition of care across the continuum.
• Serve as mentor, clinician, educator, consultant and navigator.

Skills

Nursing expertise

Wound care

Ostomy care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Data collection & reporting

Education & mentoring

Education

BSN degree

RN licensure NY

WOCN certification preferred

4+ years acute care experience

Job description

St. Joseph’s Health in New York seeks a Wound Ostomy Nurse, a Registered Nurse specialist providing direct patient care, coordinating and evaluating wounds and ostomies, and overseeing care transitions with a focus on improvement and documentation.

The role collaborates with physicians, nursing, care managers, nutrition, rehab, and pharmacy; requires a BSN and NY licensure, 4+ years acute care experience, and WOC credentials preferred; the organization offers comprehensive benefits and