Wound Care Nurse

2 weeks ago

New York NY United States NYC Health + Hospitals Full time
Job DescriptionMarketing Statement

Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services.

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

Under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Director of Nursing for Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Care, the wound, ostomy and continence nurse will provide safe, competent, quality care based on nursing theory and research to a designated group of patients

Areas Of Responsibilities

ALL AREAS

Summary Of Duties And Responsibilities

  • Conducts health assessment interview 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 medications and treatments as appropriate.
  • Develop, revise and evaluate standards of care, assist in the selection of supplies, technology and equipment.
  • 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 on unit.
  • 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.
  • Develop, provide and evaluate staff education programs, i,e., new employee orientation, in services, and continuing education programs.
  • Routinely providing comprehensive assessments of patients at risk for developing pressure injuries. Initiating preventative measures.
  • Escalate and communicate challenges identified including ethical issues and issues related to conflict resolution.
  • Routinely collaborating with Assistant Director of Nursing for Wound Care to initiate and recommend best practices based on prudent assessment.
  • Participating in Unit/Department Quality Improvement and Hospital Wide Q.I activities, i.e. Incidence, Prevalence Studies and Nursing Quality
  • Providing culturally competent patient, family and staff education consistent with cultural, ethnic, religious and other belief systems.
  • Maintaining the security and confidentiality of data and information in accordance with patient rights policies.
  • Achieving and maintaining a level of professional competency by engaging in activities consistent with clinical practice and population to serve.
  • Identifies available community resources helpful to clients, refers and assists clients in utilizing such resources.
  • Asset management related to rented equipment. e.g. Specialty beds, and Negative Pressure Devices
  • Performing other tasks as assigned.

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

How To Apply

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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

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