Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

If you've previously worked at an NYCHH facility, please update your employment dates on your profile and contact your Advocate with your NYCHH supervisor's name to speed up your application. This information is necessary for your submission.

Clinician must complete Additional skills section of resume with detailed description of patient pops and procedures worked for each work history.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Two (2) years of Med/Surg experience.
• Wound and Colostomy experience.

Required Credentials:

• Must have NYS Nursing License Registration and NYS Copy of Physical License/Diploma for submission.
• Associates Degree (ASN, ADN) from an accreditated Nursing Program.
• Accepted alternatives to CWOCN include current certification as Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON) issued by the WOCNCB, Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) issued by the WOCNCB, Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) issued by the American Board of Wound Management (ABWM), or Wound Care Certified Certification (WCC) issued by the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy (NAWCO).
• Individual Professional Liability coverage is mandatory for assignment duration (Only individual malpractice insurance is accepted by the facility).

Special Requests:

• All time off and special requests should be discussed directly with managers upon arrival (no pre-approval).
• Clinicians must start assignments within 30 days of receiving an offer.

Unit Details:

• Conducts health assessment interviews focused on wound, ostomy, and continence-related care.
• Performs focused physical assessments, develops plans of care based on the diagnosis and individual client needs, and recommends medications and treatments as appropriate.
• Assesses and documents patient response to wound care, ostomy, continence, fistula, and complex wound treatments.
• Routinely provides comprehensive assessments of patients at risk for developing pressure injuries and initiates preventative measures.
• Teaches, counsels, and assists individuals and families with prevention of complications related to ostomies, wounds, or continence problems.
• Assists in the selection of supplies, technology, and equipment, including specialty beds and negative pressure devices.
• Evaluates quality and delivery of care provided by clinical staff on the unit; develops, provides, and evaluates staff education programs; and participates in unit/department and hospital-wide quality improvement activities.
• Identifies available community resources helpful to clients and assists with referrals and resource utilization.

Shift & Scheduling:

• Rotating weekends and holidays required.
• No on-call.
• Overtime not allowed at NYCHH facilities (requires written manager approval in rare cases).