Wound Care Specialist - RN - Full-time - Days

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Wound Care Specialist - RN - Full-time - Days

NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital is affiliated with Weill Cornell Medicine, an Ivy League medical school that is among the nation's best in patient care, medical education, and research.

In this role, you will be part of a team of enthusiastic and knowledgeable Wound, Ostomy Care Specialists. Each member of the team operates on a high level of autonomy and is responsible for delivery of patient care and consultations for patients with wounds and ostomies. WOC nurses collaborate with unit leadership and staff RNs by recommending appropriate treatment and prevention plans, while coaching, and mentoring staff in wound and ostomy care. Through our Skin Champions council, our team supports and further mentors staff RNs who have a vested interest in preventing pressure injuries on their respective units. WOC nurses are given a seat at the decision making table and we participate in policy and product review regularly to ensure that practice is evidence based. You will regularly evaluate patient outcomes, and participate in initiatives focused on improving quality and performance. Our team collaborates on all aspects of care and although we promote individual practice, we work together with the common goal to promote patient safety.

This is a full-time days shift position (8AM - 6PM) located at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.

Preferred Criteria

• Master's in Nursing or related field Experience in wound, ostomy, and continence management

• CWOCN certification

Required Criteria

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

• Current New York State RN license

• 3 years Medical/Surgical nursing experience focusing on skin integrity, wound, ostomy and incontinence management

• Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse (CWOCN) from Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board

• Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) from Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board

• BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association

• Excellent customer service and communication skills

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

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