Job Summary
The role involves evaluating, managing, and preventing pressure injuries, wounds, ostomy-related issues, and problems related to continence. The professional will create tailored care plans and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to deliver optimal patient care.
Responsibilities
- Assess and treat pressure injuries and wounds.
- Address ostomy care and continence issues.
- Develop individualized care plans in conjunction with the healthcare team.
- Educate patients, their families, and healthcare staff.
- Support clinical standards and quality improvement initiatives.
- Assist in selecting and ensuring the safe use of relevant supplies and equipment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- Minimum of two years of nursing experience.
- Completion of an accredited wound, ostomy, and continence education program or equivalent training in progress.
- Current RN license from New York State.
- Certification in wound, ostomy, and continence nursing, or eligibility for certification in process.
- Preferred: Master’s degree and specialty certification.
- Preferred: Bilingual skills.
Mount Sinai Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
