Catholic Health
Nurse Educator & Wound Ostomy Certified Nurse
Catholic Health, Smithtown, New York, United States
Overview
The
Nurse Educator & Wound Ostomy Certified Nurse
plays a vital role in delivering expert wound, ostomy, and continence care, as well as providing education and consultation to clinical staff and patients. This position ensures the application of evidence-based practices, policy development, and interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient outcomes and enhance staff knowledge and competency. Job Details
Provide expert consultation, direct care, and education in wound, ostomy, and continence management for hospitalized patients. Collaborate with clinical teams to assess, plan, and evaluate individualized care plans, including product recommendations and patient progress monitoring. Support staff with complex cases involving wounds, fistulas, ostomies, and incontinence. Develop and implement policies, procedures, and training related to WOC care. Deliver formal and informal staff education, serve as a preceptor, and guide appropriate use of wound care products and equipment. Promote diabetes education in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Demonstrate leadership through participation in interdisciplinary rounds, committees, and quality initiatives. Drive process improvements in pressure injury prevention, staff performance feedback, and patient safety projects across departments. Responsibilities
Provide expert consultation, direct care, and education in wound, ostomy, and continence management for hospitalized patients. Collaborate with clinical teams to assess, plan, and evaluate individualized care plans, including product recommendations and patient progress monitoring. Support staff with complex cases involving wounds, fistulas, ostomies, and incontinence. Develop and implement policies, procedures, and training related to WOC care. Deliver formal and informal staff education, serve as a preceptor, and guide appropriate use of wound care products and equipment. Promote diabetes education in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Demonstrate leadership through participation in interdisciplinary rounds, committees, and quality initiatives. Drive process improvements in pressure injury prevention, staff performance feedback, and patient safety projects across departments. Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required Master’s degree in Nursing preferred Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse (WOCN) certification required In-depth knowledge of New York State and federal healthcare regulations, including standards set by The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and the Department of Health (DOH) Excellent communication, teaching, leadership, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills Salary Range
USD $130,000.00 - USD $155,000.00 /Yr. Benefits
At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth. Seniority Level
Not Applicable Employment Type
Full-time Job Function
Health Care Provider
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The
Nurse Educator & Wound Ostomy Certified Nurse
plays a vital role in delivering expert wound, ostomy, and continence care, as well as providing education and consultation to clinical staff and patients. This position ensures the application of evidence-based practices, policy development, and interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient outcomes and enhance staff knowledge and competency. Job Details
Provide expert consultation, direct care, and education in wound, ostomy, and continence management for hospitalized patients. Collaborate with clinical teams to assess, plan, and evaluate individualized care plans, including product recommendations and patient progress monitoring. Support staff with complex cases involving wounds, fistulas, ostomies, and incontinence. Develop and implement policies, procedures, and training related to WOC care. Deliver formal and informal staff education, serve as a preceptor, and guide appropriate use of wound care products and equipment. Promote diabetes education in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Demonstrate leadership through participation in interdisciplinary rounds, committees, and quality initiatives. Drive process improvements in pressure injury prevention, staff performance feedback, and patient safety projects across departments. Responsibilities
Provide expert consultation, direct care, and education in wound, ostomy, and continence management for hospitalized patients. Collaborate with clinical teams to assess, plan, and evaluate individualized care plans, including product recommendations and patient progress monitoring. Support staff with complex cases involving wounds, fistulas, ostomies, and incontinence. Develop and implement policies, procedures, and training related to WOC care. Deliver formal and informal staff education, serve as a preceptor, and guide appropriate use of wound care products and equipment. Promote diabetes education in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Demonstrate leadership through participation in interdisciplinary rounds, committees, and quality initiatives. Drive process improvements in pressure injury prevention, staff performance feedback, and patient safety projects across departments. Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required Master’s degree in Nursing preferred Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse (WOCN) certification required In-depth knowledge of New York State and federal healthcare regulations, including standards set by The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and the Department of Health (DOH) Excellent communication, teaching, leadership, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills Salary Range
USD $130,000.00 - USD $155,000.00 /Yr. Benefits
At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth. Seniority Level
Not Applicable Employment Type
Full-time Job Function
Health Care Provider
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