Location: Brooklyn, NY
Contract Length: 12 Weeks
Schedule: Day Shift | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Hours: 40 hours per week
Pay Rate: $75–$80 per hour
"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking an experienced Wound Care Registered Nurse to provide specialized care in wound, ostomy, and continence management. This role involves conducting comprehensive patient assessments, developing individualized plans of care, delivering evidence-based treatments, and collaborating closely with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Conduct health assessment interviews and focused physical assessments related to wound, ostomy, and continence care
Develop, implement, revise, and evaluate individualized plans of care
Recommend appropriate medications, treatments, supplies, and equipment
Assess, document, and evaluate patient responses to wound, ostomy, continence, fistula, and complex wound treatments
Collaborate with clinical staff and interdisciplinary teams; initiate referrals as appropriate
Educate and counsel patients and families on prevention of complications and self-care management
Develop, deliver, and evaluate staff education programs, including orientation, in-services, and continuing education
Perform routine assessments of patients at risk for pressure injuries and initiate preventative interventions
Communicate and escalate identified challenges, including ethical concerns and conflict resolution issues
Collaborate with nursing leadership to recommend and implement wound care best practices
Participate in unit-based and hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives, including incidence and prevalence studies
Provide culturally competent education to patients, families, and staff
Maintain confidentiality and security of patient information in accordance with organizational policies
Maintain professional competency through ongoing clinical practice and education
Identify and coordinate community resources to support patient care
Manage assets related to rented equipment, including specialty beds and negative pressure wound therapy devices
Minimum of two (2) years of Med/Surg nursing experience
Demonstrated experience in wound and colostomy care
Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN/ADN) from an accredited nursing program
Active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License
Primary Source Verification through the NYS Department of Education (NYSED)
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)
Current certification in one of the following:
Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN) – WOCNCB
Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) – WOCNCB
Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) – WOCNCB
Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) – American Board of Wound Management (ABWM)
Wound Care Certified (WCC) – National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy (NAWCO)
For more details contact at sjackson@navitashealth.com
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.