Wound Care Nurse Specialist

• Wound assessment and management: Identifies wound etiology. For pressure injuries: Provides staging, and for all wounds assesses the size, depth, and characteristics of the wound bed and provides appropriate interventions including cleansing, debridement (removal of dead tissue), and determines evidence-based product selection.
• Documentation: Maintains accurate and detailed records of wound assessments, treatments, and patient progress.
• Collaboration: Works as part of a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, nurse practitioners, nursing staff, hospice aides, social workers, and therapists, to ensure comprehensive care and to optimize patient outcomes.
• Patient and family

education

Provides guidance and training to patients, families, and other caregivers on proper wound care techniques, infection prevention, and pressure ulcer prevention strategies.

• Staff

education

Orients new staff to HVH wound protocols. Updates protocols with existing staff.

• Wound care research and knowledge: Stays updated on the latest wound care research, techniques, products, and technologies
• Emotional support: Provides support to patients and their families as they navigate end-of-life care and the challenges associated with wounds.
• Orders and protocols: Provides recommendations for an evidence-based wound care regimen and enters orders approved by the provider.
• Knowledge and technical

skills

Strong understanding of wound healing processes, different wound types (pressure injuries, diabetic foot ulcers, burns, etc.), and various wound care techniques and treatments.

• Communication

skills

Able to communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.

• Patience and flexibility: Adaptability to the needs of each patient and their unique circumstances
• Organizational and time management

skills

Manages multiple patient cases and coordinates care efficiently.

• Interdisciplinary teamwork: Able to work collaboratively and effectively with other healthcare professionals
• Participates in policy making regarding wound assessment and treatment.
• Updates wound care guidelines
• Provides guidance on ostomies, fistulas and pouching drainage.

*Skills we are looking for:*

• Ability to work non-judgmentally with patients/families of any culture, religion, socio-economic background, or lifestyle.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally (in person and by phone) and in writing.
• Capability to work effectively and cooperatively independently and as a team member.
• Skill to prioritize and handle multiple tasks efficiently
• Wound assessment and treatment
• Ostomy assessment and treatment
• Bi-lingual is a plus!

*Work Environment: *

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Work in various home environments, nursing homes or hospitals that Hudson Valley Hospice is contracted with.
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds
• Moderate/High level of possible exposure to infectious agents.
• Moderate amount of travel by car.
• Moderate to high risk of exposure to unsafe environments.
• Routine duties involve potential for direct exposure to blood or body fluids.

*Preferred Education &

Experience

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• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Two years of nursing experience required with wound care hand-on experience
• One-year medical-surgery experience preferred
• Valid New York State nursing license.
• Valid New York State driver’s license
• Specialized Wound Care Certification required
• Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN), Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON), or Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (WOCN) preferred

*Hours: Part Time (24 hours/week) - (3) 8hr shifts/week*

*Pay: $48-50/hr *

*FLSA: Non-Exempt*

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Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Matched Retirement Plan, Mileage Reimbursement, Hospice & Palliative Care Certification and more!*

*Hudson Valley Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer*.

Pay: $48.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience

• Wound care: 2 years (Preferred)

License/

Certification

• Certified Wound Specialist (Required)

Work Location: On the road