Company Overview
Atlas Search is an executive recruiting firm dedicated to placing accounting, finance, front office, middle office, tech, creative, legal, healthcare, clinical research, human resources, office and accounting support professionals at all levels. Our clients range from Fortune 500 to start-ups, and we service all industries. We provide permanent recruitment, temporary staffing, retained services, and workforce recruitment solutions.
About the job
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Certified Wound Care Nurse to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in wound and ostomy care and has worked with post-acute, home health, or community-health patients. This role is primarily in the office, Monday – Friday 9 AM -5 PM, but may require some travel in NYC for wound care consultations.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the home health team to review potential patients for program.
- Assess eligibility for admission including a comprehensive assessment of wounds.
- Input patient data and formulate a wound/ostomy treatment plan.
- Participate in the development, evaluation, and revision of all wound and ostomy management policies, ensuring evidence-based practices are implemented.
- Provide family education/counseling regarding wound care, risk factors associated with pressure injury, infection prevention, treatment measures, etc.
- Participate in departmental/interdisciplinary conferences, meetings, and quality improvement initiatives relating to wound, ostomy, and continence issues.
- Monitor progress and response to treatments, making adjustments as needed.
- Maintain accurate medical records and documentation related to wound care.
- Participate in caseload reviews and chart audits where appropriate and develop interventions to correct identified deficiencies.
- Stay updated on the latest wound care techniques and best practices.
Experience
- Current NYS RN License
- Certification in Wound Care or Wound Ostomy Care required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EMR Systems (Epic preferred)
- 2+ years of experience: CHHA, Post-Acute , community health, and/or med-surg
- Previous experience in PI is preferred