Registered Nurse – Wound Care RN25-34476
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Job Location:
Kings County, NY - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 75 - 80
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Registered Nurse (RN) Wound Care
Location: Brooklyn NY
Contract Length: 12 Weeks
Schedule: Day Shift 7:30 AM 4:00 PM
Hours: 40 hours per week
Pay Rate: $75$80 per hour
Position Summary
Navitas Healthcare LLC is seeking an experienced Wound Care Registered Nurse to provide specialized care in wound ostomy and continence management. This role involves conducting comprehensive patient assessments developing individualized plans of care delivering evidence-based treatments and collaborating closely with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct health assessment interviews and focused physical assessments related to wound ostomy and continence care
Develop implement revise and evaluate individualized plans of care
Recommend appropriate medications treatments supplies and equipment
Assess document and evaluate patient responses to wound ostomy continence fistula and complex wound treatments
Collaborate with clinical staff and interdisciplinary teams; initiate referrals as appropriate
Educate and counsel patients and families on prevention of complications and self-care management
Develop deliver and evaluate staff education programs including orientation in-services and continuing education
Perform routine assessments of patients at risk for pressure injuries and initiate preventative interventions
Communicate and escalate identified challenges including ethical concerns and conflict resolution issues
Collaborate with nursing leadership to recommend and implement wound care best practices
Participate in unit-based and hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives including incidence and prevalence studies
Provide culturally competent education to patients families and staff
Maintain confidentiality and security of patient information in accordance with organizational policies
Maintain professional competency through ongoing clinical practice and education
Identify and coordinate community resources to support patient care
Manage assets related to rented equipment including specialty beds and negative pressure wound therapy devices
Required Skills & Experience
Minimum of two (2) years of Med/Surg nursing experience
Demonstrated experience in wound and colostomy care
Education Requirements
Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN/ADN) from an accredited nursing program
Required Licensure & Certifications
Active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License
Primary Source Verification through the NYS Department of Education (NYSED)
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
Current certification in one of the following:
Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN) WOCNCB
Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) WOCNCB
Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) WOCNCB
Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) American Board of Wound Management (ABWM)
Wound Care Certified (WCC) National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy (NAWCO)
About Navitas Healthcare LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
