Wound Care RN
New York, New York
NYC Health + Hospitals Harlem

Job Opportunity: RN - Wound Care

Location: New York, NY
Employment Type: Staffing - Supplier Sourced
Contract Length: Approximately 14 weeks

Job Summary

• Conduct health assessment interviews focused on wound, ostomy, and continence care.
• Perform focused physical assessments and develop individualized plans of care.
• Recommend medications and treatments as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and evaluate standards of care; assist in selecting supplies, technology, and equipment.
• Assess and document patient responses to wound care, ostomy, continence, fistula, and complex wound treatments.
• Evaluate quality and delivery of care provided by clinical staff.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members and make referrals as needed.
• Teach, counsel, and assist patients and families in preventing complications related to wounds, ostomies, or continence issues.
• Develop and provide staff education programs including orientation, in-services, and continuing education.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients at risk for pressure injuries and initiate preventative measures.
• Communicate challenges including ethical and conflict resolution issues.
• Participate in quality improvement activities at unit and hospital levels.
• Provide culturally competent education to patients, families, and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of patient data.
• Engage in professional development activities to maintain clinical competency.
• Identify and refer clients to community resources.
• Manage assets related to rented equipment such as specialty beds and negative pressure devices.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of 2 years of Medical/Surgical nursing experience.
• Experience in wound and colostomy care.

Additional Information

• No prior travel experience required.