Wound Care Nurse Assistant

1 week ago


Stony Brook, New York, United States Stony Brook Medicine Full time
Job Summary

The Wound Care Nurse Assistant is a vital member of the Long Island State Veterans Home's clinical team, working under the direction of the Wound Care Nurse to maintain residents' skin integrity. This role involves providing education to staff, residents, and families on skin integrity and wound/ostomy care protocols, policies, and procedures.

Key Responsibilities
  • Follows Skin Integrity and Wound/Ostomy Care Protocols to ensure consistency with Nursing Standards of Practice, Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society, and National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel recommendations.
  • Provides education to all employees, residents, and families on skin integrity and wound/ostomy care protocols, policies, and procedures.
  • Ensures competency of all employees for skin assessment, skin integrity, wound care, and ostomy care.
  • Organizes and conducts wound rounds on each unit.
  • Acts as a consultant/resource to staff on issues related to skin integrity and wound/ostomy care.
  • Documents assessments and updates in the progress notes using the Electronic Medical System.
  • Assists in the development of residents' Comprehensive Care Plans related to skin integrity, pressure ulcers, and wound/ostomy care.
  • Participates in the Skin Integrity Committee and documents meeting minutes.
  • Maintains current knowledge and competence in skin integrity and wound/ostomy care concepts and management by participating in continuing education programs.
  • Collaborates and networks with other Wound Care Specialists to remain current in wound care trends and practices.
  • Acts as a role model and preceptor within their role for all staff and students.
  • Communicates with other departments related to Skin Integrity and Wound/Ostomy Care.
  • Participates in annual Department of Health and Veterans Administration Surveys to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations related to skin integrity and wound/ostomy care practices.
Qualifications
  • Registered Nurse License
  • Associates Degree and 4 years post-license experience
  • Strong organizational and communication skills (both oral and written)
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize and multitask
  • Self-motivated and works independently
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs

Please note that the selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation and meet the following requirements: successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination, obtain medical clearance from the Long Island State Veterans Home Employee Health Department, clear a background investigation, submit three written references, and provide a copy of the required license(s)/certificate(s).



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