Wound Care Registered Nurse

Job Overview

AZAD is seeking a Wound Care Registered Nurse for a W2 Contract position in New York, NY.

Schedule:

9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday. 70% of the role will be in office; nurse may be required to travel to patients' homes in MA, BKLYN, BX & QU to complete wound care consults.

Assignment Duration:
Initial assignment 13 weeks with high probability of extension.

Hourly pay range: $45.00 – $50.00. Benefits include co‑paid medical, dental and vision insurance, cafeteria plan, and 401(k).

• Collaborate with home health interdisciplinary team to review potential wound care patients for Home Care Program and assess eligibility for admission.
• Conduct comprehensive assessment of deep wounds, skin tears, ostomies, severe burns, pressure injuries or bedsores, continence and diabetic foot wounds to determine potential complications and treatment needs; collaborate with team to adjust care as needed.
• Use input from patient, caregiver, physician, and peers to devise a wound/ostomy treatment plan that is feasible within the patient’s physical, financial and emotional resources; create a care plan for the interdisciplinary team, including staff nurses.
• Participate in development, evaluation and revision of all wound and ostomy management policies for CHHA based on evidence‑based trends and industry standards; collaborate with clinical staff and leadership to implement best practices.
• Provide patient and family education and counseling regarding wound care, risk factors, infection prevention and treatment measures; guide personnel in patient care.
• Demonstrate professional attitude and ethical conduct in compliance with departmental standards; maintain effective working relationships with staff, physicians, case managers and the community.
• Write clear and concise progress notes reflecting the plan of care and patient response.
• Provide guidance, education and validation of wound and ostomy skills to field nurses; perform skill evaluations during field visits.
• Coordinate documentation between patients, Home Care Program, medical professionals and referral sources; participate in case conferences and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Collaborate with staff to establish protocols supporting best practices; serve as clinical expert for field nurses and staff training on wound staging.
• Participate in departmental and interdisciplinary conferences, quality meetings and improvement initiatives; collect performance data and metrics for wound patients; review records for compliance.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal home health regulations and agency policies; participate in regulatory surveys; report compliance issues.
• Participate in case‑load reviews and chart audits; develop interventions for identified deficiencies; align care with nursing process and billing guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including home visits when increased demand or scheduling issues arise.

• Current New York State Registered Nurse License.
• Certification in Wound Care Nurse or Wound Ostomy Care Nurse.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a certified home health agency or post‑acute care facility; two years of medical/surgical experience required.
• Proficiency with Epic H2O, Remote Client, and Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong verbal, written, organizational and analytical skills.

AZAD, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that considers and employs qualified individuals based upon job related qualifications regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, age or any other status protected under applicable local, state or federal law. AZAD takes affirmative action to employ and advance qualified employees and applicants who are disabled and veterans.

AZAD, Inc. is a Certified Minority Owned Business and OFCCP compliant.