Travel Contract RN - Wound Care
Client Location: 1 Brookdale Plaza
Brooklyn, NY, 11212, US
Schedule: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM or 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM, open to 11.5 hours 3 days/week or 7.5 hours 5 days/week – Flexible!
Pay:
- Weekly Stipend: $2,128.00
- Weekly Pay Rate: $1,152.00
- Total: $3,280.00
- 36 hours a week
Duties:
Under the direction and supervision of the Wound and Ostomy Manager, the wound, ostomy, and continence nurse will provide safe, competent, quality care based on nursing theory and research to a designated group of patients.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct health assessments focused on wound, ostomy, and continence related care. Perform focused physical assessments, develop plans of care based on diagnosis and individual client needs, and recommend appropriate treatments.
- Assist with the development, revision, and evaluation of standards of care.
- Assess and document patient response to wound care, ostomy, continence, fistula, and complex wounds treatment. Evaluate the quality and delivery of care provided by clinical staff.
- Collaborate effectively with the healthcare team and make referrals to other disciplines as necessary.
- Educate and counsel individuals and families to assume responsibility for the prevention of complications related to ostomies, wounds, or continence problems.
- Routinely provide comprehensive assessments for patients at risk of developing pressure injuries and initiate preventative measures.
- Participate in Unit/Department Quality Improvement and Hospital Wide Q.I activities.
- Provide culturally competent patient, family, and staff education consistent with cultural, ethnic, religious, and other belief systems.
- Maintain security and confidentiality of data and information in accordance with patient rights policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills:
Required Skills & Experience:
- Three to five (3-5) years’ experience in healthcare.
- Ability to fully utilize BHMC’s electronic record systems, equipment, and other healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position.
- Good interpersonal skills.
Education:
Required Certifications & Licensure:
- Active NYS Registered Nurse license.
- Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) issued by the WOCNCB; or Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) issued by the WOCNCB; or Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) issued by the American Board of Wound Management (ABWM); or Wound Care Certified Certification (WCC) issued by the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy (NAWCO).
Additional Information:
- On-call shifts may be required as part of this position.
- Adherence to all policies and procedures, including those related to infection control and safety, is mandatory.
- Referral Program: Earn referral bonuses for successful referrals. If you know someone who would be a great fit for this position, refer them to us and earn $250 for each successful placement.
Apply now to join our team and contribute to providing exceptional wound care!