Job Title: RN - Wound Care /WOCN Certified Job Category: Community Care - NursingDepartment: Home Care AdminLocation: New York, NY - 10002Start Date: 11/25/2024Hours: 40 per week (8 hours per day, 5 days per week)Schedule: 70% in-office; potential travel to patients' homes in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, and Queens. Wound Care Certification required
Duties:
Conduct health assessments focused on wound, ostomy, and continence care. Perform physical assessments and develop care plans based on diagnosis and patient needs.
Recommend appropriate medications and treatments.
Develop, revise, and evaluate standards of care. Assist in selecting supplies, technology, and equipment.
Assess and document patient responses to treatment. Evaluate the quality and delivery of care by clinical staff.
Collaborate with healthcare teams and refer to other disciplines as needed.
Provide education to patients and families on wound, ostomy, and continence care.
Develop and evaluate staff education programs, including new employee orientation and continuing education.
Provide assessments and initiate preventive measures for patients at risk of developing pressure injuries.
Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Nursing for Wound Care to implement best practices.
Participate in quality improvement activities at the department and hospital-wide levels.
Deliver culturally competent education to patients, families, and staff.
Ensure data confidentiality in accordance with patient rights policies.
Maintain professional competency through ongoing clinical activities.
Identify and refer patients to community resources.
Manage assets related to rented equipment, such as specialty beds and negative pressure devices.
Required Skills & Experience:
Minimum 2 years of experience in medical/surgical nursing.
Experience with wound and colostomy care.
Excellent communication skills.
Knowledge in community outreach and wound management.
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