Ostomy and Wound Care Nurse

2 months ago

Albany, New York, United States Albany Medical Center Full time

Department/Unit: General Surgery

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

The RN Educator/WOC Nurse plays a crucial role in enhancing the knowledge, skills, and practices of nursing staff through a structured educational design process aimed at bridging identified gaps and promoting evidence-based practices.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the subject matter expert in the management of patients with wounds, ostomies, and incontinence.
  • Facilitate the professional growth of nursing staff and advocate for continuous learning as they transition through various educational and professional environments.
  • Implement a systematic approach to guide individuals, teams, and organizations from their current capabilities to their desired performance levels.
  • Utilize diverse educational technologies to meet learning and performance requirements, fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration.
  • Lead initiatives and educational activities, quantitatively assessing their impact on organizational objectives.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited institution; a master's degree in nursing is preferred.
  • Current RN or APRN licensure in NY.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience as an RN or APRN.
  • BCLS and ACLS certifications are advantageous.
  • WOCNCB Certification is preferred; WTA-C or similar certifications will be considered.
  • Proficient understanding of supplies, vendors, and durable medical equipment related to wound and ostomy care.
  • Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and patient education skills.
  • Strong organizational, research, and mentoring abilities.
  • Flexibility to provide education when and where nursing staff are available to learn.

This position entails:

  • Providing education to nurses with diverse educational backgrounds and experience levels to meet clinic requirements.
  • Instructing patients and families with varying degrees of knowledge and education.
  • Encouraging collaborative teamwork between inpatient and outpatient wound and ostomy care teams.
  • Fostering teamwork with physicians, residents, and case managers.
  • Staying abreast of current research and integrating new methodologies and advancements in the field.
  • Collaborating with administrative and educational departments to plan, organize, implement, and deliver training to students, clinical staff nurses, nurse managers, and preceptors.

Thank you for considering a career with Albany Medical Center.

Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may involve access to sensitive information related to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a "need to know" basis and is limited to the minimum necessary to perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

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