CHHA * Wound Specialist
Bronx, NY 
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Job Description
CHHA * Wound Specialist
Job Locations US-NY-Bronx
ID 2024-5016 Category Registered Nurse Position Type Regular Part-Time
Overview

Do you have a passion for caring for older adults? Are you excited about working with other nursing professionals to improve patient outcome, decrease re- hospitalization rates and improve patient functional levels? If so, you have found the right place to pursue your passion! We invite you to join our compassionate and dedicated team making a difference in the lives of our members at the RiverSpring Certified Home Health Agency.

RiverSpring Certified Home Health Agency provides the acutely ill patient with short term skilled home visits: nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and social work.

Responsibilities

The Wound Specialist will work 20 hours per week and will work with the interdisciplinary team to maximize the clinical outcomes of our complex wound cases. The Wound Specialist will provide guidance to physician and non-physician providers on evidence based recommendations for wound management. They will collaborate with the nursing team and may assess patients in their homes as needed. Based on patient assessments, the Wound Specialist will develop a plan of care, specific to the management of the patient's wound, to meet their goals. Collaborates with staff and makes recommendations regarding wound and ostomy care and supplies. Establishes competencies for clinicians regarding wound care management while collaborating with other members of the education and clinical team on joint initiatives. Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team to encompass all aspects of care to promote wound healing.

Qualifications

Current New York State RN license. Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. Master's Degree preferred. Two years of experience in as a Registered Nurse. Experience working in an acute, long term care facility or a Certified Home Health Agency. WOCN, WCC, CWCN, CWOCN OR CWS Certification are required.

Compensation: $65 an hour.

Our staff are our greatest asset and as such, we offer an excellent and comprehensive benefits package which includes:

HEALTH & INSURANCE BENEFITS*


Medical and Prescription Drug
Company-Paid Dental
Company-Paid Vision
Company-Paid Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Company-Paid Short-Term Disability
Company-Paid Long-Term Disability
Health Care Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Plan
Additional Life Insurance options for the employee and family members
Additional Disability options
403(b) Plan, with a generous employer contribution

TIME OFF BENEFITS*
Holidays
Personal Days
Sick Days
Vacation


ADDITIONAL BENEFITS*
Bereavement Days
Cell Phone Discount Plan
Commuter Plan
Jury Duty Days
Marriage Days
Pet Insurance Discount Plan
Tuition Assistance
Wellness Programs
Years of Service Awards


*This information is subject to change and it is not meant to be a comprehensive explanation of our employee benefits. The benefits contained in this benefit summary could change at any time without notice.

EOE

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Part Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
2+ years
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