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We’re Maimonides Health, Brooklyn’s largest healthcare system, serving over 250,000 patients each year through the system’s 3 hospitals, 1800 physicians, more than 80 community-based practices and outpatient centers. At Maimonides Health, our core values H.E.A.R.T drives everything we do. We uphold and maintain Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork to empower our talented team, engage our respective communities and provide patient-centered care. The system is anchored by Maimonides Medical Center, one of the nation’s largest independent teaching hospitals and home to centers of excellence in numerous specialties; Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital (formerly New York Community Hospital), a 130-bed adult medical-surgical hospital; and Maimonides Children’s Hospital, Brooklyn’s only children’s hospital and only pediatric trauma center. Maimonides’ clinical programs rank among the best in the country for patient outcomes, including its Heart and Vascular Institute, Neurosciences Institute, Bone and Joint Center, and Cancer Center. Maimonides is an affiliate of Northwell Health and a major clinical training site for SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard for race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. MMC is committed to following the requirements of the New York State Human Rights Law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.
We are seeking a:
Per Diem Wound/Ostomy/Continence Nurse Specialist
Wound Care
Days (7a-5p) some Weekend coverage required
Description:
The Wound Care Ostomy Continence (WOC) nurse clinical specialist serves as a clinical resource and conducts health, physical assessments and treatment focused on wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) care. Provides staff and patient education and counseling. Coordinates and collaborates with provider (physician or nurse practitioner) to formulate plan of care. Participates in nursing quality committee and quality improvement initiatives relating to WOC issues. Collaborates with leadership to develop, revise and evaluate standards based on current national guidelines for best practices and delivery of care.
Requirements:
- Current and valid New York State Nursing License and Registration.
- Minimum 2 to 4 years of recent, relevant nursing experience in an acute care setting.
- ACLS.
- Flexible weekday work schedule and require alternate weekend coverage.
Preferred:
- BSN required (Masters preferred).
- Graduate from WOCN-accredited wound, ostomy and continence (WOC) nursing education program.
- Board certified as Wound Ostomy Continence Specialist or Wound Ostomy Specialist.
Salary: $75.00 / hour
We offer excellent benefits including a 403(b)retirement plan. For immediate consideration, please send CV or resume to [email protected]
Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard for race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. MMC is committed to following the requirements of the New York State Human Rights Law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.