Registered Nurse - Wound Care - RNWC 26-03239
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Wound Care
Location: Brooklyn, NY 11206
Job Type: Contract (13 Weeks)
Schedule: Day Shift | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Wound Care Registered Nurse (RN) to provide specialized care for patients with wounds, ostomies, and continence-related conditions. This role focuses on comprehensive patient assessment, development of individualized care plans, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive health assessments focused on wound, ostomy, and continence care
- Perform focused physical assessments and develop individualized care plans
- Recommend appropriate treatments, therapies, and medications
- Assess and document patient responses to wound care interventions, including complex wounds and fistulas
- Collaborate with healthcare teams and initiate referrals as needed
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on prevention and management of wound-related conditions
- Develop and deliver staff education programs, including orientation and ongoing training
- Perform routine assessments for patients at risk of pressure injuries and implement preventive measures
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, including incidence and prevalence studies
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with confidentiality and patient rights policies
- Assist in equipment and asset management (e.g., specialty beds, negative pressure wound therapy devices)
- Promote culturally competent care and patient education
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of Med/Surg nursing experience
- Experience in wound care and colostomy care
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN/ADN) from an accredited program
Required Certifications & Licensure
- Active New York State RN License
- BLS Certification (AHA)
- Primary Source Verification through NYSED
One of the following certifications is required:
- CWOCN (Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse) – WOCNCB
- CWON (Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse) – WOCNCB
- CWCN (Certified Wound Care Nurse) – WOCNCB
- CWS (Certified Wound Specialist) – ABWM
- WCC (Wound Care Certified) – NAWCO
For more details reach at Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a 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.