Salary: 65,949.00-98,943.00 USD

Facility: Administrative Regional Training Cntr

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes

Work Schedule: Days

Hours:

Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:00pm with periodic flex to 4:30pm Wheatfield Location

Summary:

The Registered Nurse Certified Wound Clinician (CWC) for Home Care is responsible for providing the clinical oversight for all wound care within the home care organization. The CWC will function in the role of a Clinical Registered Nurse for wound care to establish standards of care and clinical competencies to meet patient needs, and training programs to ensure clinical expertise.

Provides consultation for complex wound patients according to agency referral criteria and certified wound care standards. Takes leadership role in development, coordination and monitoring of agency's wound care program, monitors and works to improve outcomes.

Ensures continuity of care between Catholic Health entities.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, college or university

Licensure and current registration as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of New York

BSN preferred

BLS certification preferred

Wound Care Certification from accredited WCC or WOCN program required. Certification MUST be obtained within one year from date of hire or transfer into position

Ostomy Management Certification (OMC) preferred

EXPERIENCE

One (1) year previous medical/surgical experience in an acute care setting and/or one (1) year experience as an RN in a Home Health Agency

Minimum of two (2) years experience providing direct care and assessment of wounds

One (1) year previous ostomy experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of rules and regulations governing Certified Home Health Agencies (preferred)

Knowledge of current technology and products used in the treatment of wounds

Knowledge of Department of Health regulations

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Organizational skills and Leadership ability

Ability to supervise, provide direction and motivate workforce

Ability to exercise independent judgment in executing responsibilities

Must possess a valid driver's license and have a car available for work use

WORKING CONDITIONS

May be exposed to unsanitary conditions in some home settings

May be exposed to high crime areas within the community, within the county serviced by the agency

Endures exposure to weather and temperature extremes

REQNUMBER: 29414