Wound Care Nurse

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Care to join our team. The RN will conduct focused health assessments, develop individualized care plans, and provide expert clinical support to promote healing and quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive health and wound assessments; develop and implement evidence-based care plans

Recommend appropriate medications, treatments, and preventive measures.

Evaluate and document patient progress in wound, ostomy, continence, and fistula management.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.

Educate patients, families, and staff on wound prevention and management strategies.

Participate in staff development, orientation, and continuing education programs.

Support quality improvement initiatives and best practice implementation.

Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold professional and ethical standards.

Manage wound care equipment and ensure proper utilization of specialty resources.

Knowledge and Skills:

Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.

Effective communication and patient education abilities.

Collaborative team player with attention to detail.

Culturally sensitive and patient-centered approach.

Qualifications

Required:

Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN/ADN) from an accredited program.

Active New York State RN License (verified through NYSED).

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg experience.

Experience in wound and colostomy care.

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) – ABWM

Wound Care Certified (WCC) – NAWC

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN).

Additional wound care or leadership experience.

DirectShifts is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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DirectShifts is a recruitment platform and staffing agency for health systems, telemedicine companies, and doctors offices across the country.

We provide full-time, travel, and work-from-home opportunities through both active recruitment and by inviting employers to contact clinicians directly.

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We are an equal-opportunity employer. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.