What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse – Wound Care - New York, NY position at NavitasPartners?
Job Title: Registered Nurse – Wound Care
Location: New York, NY
Duration: 14 Weeks
Hours: 37.5 hours/week | Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Pay Rate: Local: $3,000/week | Travel: $3,586/week
Position Overview:
"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Wound Care Registered Nurse to join our clinical team. This role involves conducting comprehensive health assessments focused on wound, ostomy, and continence-related care, developing individualized care plans, recommending treatments, and evaluating patient responses to advanced wound therapies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Clinical Assessment: Perform focused physical assessments and health interviews for patients with ostomies, fistulas, and complex wounds.
- Preventative Care: Assess patients at risk for pressure injuries and implement immediate preventative measures.
- Treatment Management: Assist in selecting supplies and technology, including specialty beds and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) devices.
- Education & Counseling: Provide patient and family education on prevention and self-care; develop and deliver staff in-services.
- Collaboration: Work closely with nursing leadership and the interdisciplinary team to recommend best practices and coordinate referrals.
- Quality Improvement: Participate in hospital-wide and unit-specific quality improvement activities, including incidence and prevalence studies.
- Advocacy: Deliver culturally competent care and maintain strict patient confidentiality in accordance with hospital policies.
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN/ADN) from an accredited program.
- Licensure: Active New York State RN License with Primary Source Verification (NYSED).
- Experience: Minimum 2 years Med/Surg experience; demonstrated expertise in wound and colostomy care.
- Certifications:
- BLS (AHA) required
- One current certification in: CWOCN, CWON, CWCN, CWS, or WCC
For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.
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.
Salary : $3,000 - $3,586