IMC Wound and Ostomy RN
Brooklyn, New York
Interfaith Medical Center

Job Opportunity: IMC - Wound and Ostomy RN

Location

• Brooklyn, New York

Employment Type

• Clinical Nursing

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Shift and Hours

• Days
• 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
• Occasionally requires holiday and/or weekend hours
• Flexible hours to support patient-centered care

Job Summary

• Provide direct and indirect patient care in inpatient care areas focused on wound and ostomy nursing.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, including history taking, observation, and physical examination.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized nursing care plans.
• Administer and evaluate nursing care, including complex wound and ostomy treatments.
• Educate patients and families on disease processes, risk factors, wound/ostomy care, and prevention of complications.
• Assist with dressing changes, Vacuum Assisted Closure (VAC) devices, pressure injury management, and other wound/skin care interventions.
• Participate in quality improvement and clinician education activities related to wound and skin care.
• Communicate patient progress effectively with healthcare team members.
• Provide care that is ethical, culturally sensitive, and age-appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum of 2 years of wound care experience, including experience within the last year

Physical Demands

• Standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, bending
• May involve some repetitive motions
• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities without compromising patient care

Additional Information

• Must have a wound care certificate
• Position involves working with patients who have actual or potential wound/ostomy problems
• Ethical decision-making and sensitivity to cultural, spiritual, and individual patient/family values are essential