Registered Nurse - Wound and Ostomy Specialist

Join our dynamic Wound Ostomy team as a Wound Ostomy Continence (WOC) Nurse, where you will play a vital role in supporting patients with unique wound, ostomy, and continence care needs. In this capacity, you will provide hands-on clinical support and serve as an educator and consultant, ensuring optimal patient outcomes throughout their acute care journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessment: Gather important data regarding patients' health and care needs.
• Diagnosis: Analyze data to identify actual or potential healthcare issues related to wound, ostomy, and continence needs.
• Outcomes Identification: Develop individualized care plans with expected outcomes.
• Contribute to improving healthcare efficiency and positive patient outcomes.
• Collect and analyze data to monitor and enhance WOC nursing practice quality.
• Collaborate with the interprofessional team on quality improvement initiatives.
• Review policies and guidelines to elevate the standard of wound, ostomy, and continence care.
• Assess resources available for achieving desired care outcomes.
• Support organizational decisions regarding cost-effective care solutions.
• Assist patients in finding appropriate services for their care needs.
• Evaluate the impact of resource allocation on patient safety and desired outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited WOC Nursing Education Program with a commitment to tri-certification within one year.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required; Master's Degree in Nursing preferred or currently pursuing one with completion planned within five years.
• Possession of a valid NYS Registered Nurse license.
• 3-5 years of nursing experience.
• Excellent communication skills with healthcare teams and external agencies.
• Ability to foster a collaborative and collegial environment.
• Clear articulation of expectations with patients and care team members.
• Accountability for clinical decision-making and actions.
• Adept at problem-solving and data analysis for effective solutions.
• Commitment to continuous education and professional development.

Thank you for considering a career at Albany Medical Center. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value the diversity of our workforce.

This position may involve access to sensitive information related to patient health and safety, which must be handled following HIPAA guidelines and Albany Medical Center policies. Access to such information will be limited to what is necessary to perform your assigned duties.