Registered Nurse – Wound Care - RNWC 0513 IS#01

Employment Type: 13-Week Contract

Schedule:

• Shift: Day Shift (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
• Hours: ~38 hours/week
• Schedule: 4 shifts/week (10-hour shifts)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) – Wound Care Specialist to provide comprehensive wound, ostomy, and continence care in a clinical setting. This role involves patient assessment, care planning, education, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, evidence-based patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments for wound, ostomy, and continence care
• Develop and implement individualized patient care plans
• Monitor and evaluate patient response to treatments and interventions
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams
• Provide education and counseling to patients and families
• Lead and support staff education and training programs
• Assess patients at risk for pressure injuries and implement prevention strategies
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical studies
• Assist in evaluating standards of care, supplies, and equipment
• Manage specialized equipment such as specialty beds and wound therapy devices
• Ensure compliance with patient safety, confidentiality, and regulatory standards
• Promote culturally competent care and patient education

Required Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN/ADN) from an accredited program
• Active New York State RN License
• Current AHA BLS Certification
• Minimum 2+ years of Med/Surg nursing experience
• Experience in wound care and ostomy/colostomy care

Required Certifications (One of the Following):

• CWOCN (Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse)
• CWON (Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse)
• CWCN (Certified Wound Care Nurse)
• CWS (Certified Wound Specialist)
• WCC (Wound Care Certified)

Preferred Skills:

• Patient assessment and care planning
• Strong patient and staff education capabilities
• Experience with quality improvement initiatives
• Knowledge of culturally competent care practices
• Familiarity with specialized wound care equipment and asset management

Work Environment:

• Fully onsite clinical/hospital setting
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Focus on patient-centered, evidence-based care

For more details reach at Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.

We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.