Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse Per Diem

Salary: $58 per hour

As part of the Montefiore Health System, we offer the quality of a premier academic medical center and the caring of a community hospital. We’re committed to the health and well-being of Rockland County’s residents and our team members.

Benefits include:

• The clinical excellence of the Montefiore Health System
• Equal Opportunity Employment
• Zero tolerance policy for discrimination, harassment and abuse
• Fair employment practices, including equal treatment in hiring, promotion and compensation
• WE CARE code of conduct for all team members

A Great Place to Live

Just 35 miles from New York City, Rockland County offers friendly communities, natural beauty, outdoor pursuits, convenient shopping and easy access to New York City. While Rockland County has plenty to offer, both the mountains and the beach are within a few hours’ drive.

The Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse is an expert in the acute and rehabilitative care of individuals with select disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary and integumentary systems. Serves as a practitioner with advances clinical skills and demonstrated leadership ability, a role model, educator, consultant, resource person and researcher. The scope of practice at Montefiore Nyack Hospital encompasses the care of persons with abdominal stomas, draining wounds, fistula, pressure sores/dermal ulcers and fecal/urinary incontinence.

Job Qualifications: BSN preferred. Specialized education in the field of Enterostomal Therapy. 3 – 5 years experience. Wound Certification required within 6 months. Certification in Enterostomal Therapy preferred. Current NYS Nursing License. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated principles of adult teaching/learning.