Wound Care Nurse Specialist

The Wound Care Nurse Specialist is a registered nurse providing specialized care for patients with chronic or complex wounds, primarily in palliative and end-of-life care settings. The role focuses on improving quality of life, preventing infection, and promoting healing when possible.

Responsibilities include:

• Assessing and managing wounds, including staging pressure injuries and performing interventions such as cleansing and debridement.
• Maintaining detailed documentation of assessments, treatments, and patient progress.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Educating patients, families, and caregivers on wound care techniques and infection prevention.
• Orienting and educating staff on wound care protocols and updating guidelines.
• Staying current with wound care research, techniques, products, and technologies.
• Providing emotional support to patients and families.
• Recommending evidence-based wound care regimens and coordinating orders.
• Participating in policy development related to wound assessment and treatment, including guidance on ostomies and fistulas.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to work non-judgmentally with diverse populations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Wound and ostomy assessment and treatment expertise.
• Bilingual ability is a plus.

Work Environment:

• Work occurs in patients' homes, nursing homes, or hospitals contracted by Hudson Valley Hospice.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Potential exposure to infectious agents and blood/body fluids.
• Requires moderate travel by car and working in varied environments.

Preferred Experience and Education:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Minimum two years of nursing experience with hands-on wound care.
• One year of medical-surgical experience preferred.
• Valid New York State nursing license and driver’s license.
• Specialized Wound Care Certification required.
• Certifications such as CWCN, CWON, or WOCN preferred.

Hours: Part-time, 24 hours/week (three 8-hour shifts).

Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, professional development assistance, retirement plan, mileage reimbursement, and certification support.

HUDSON VALLEY HOSPICE INC is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing compassionate hospice and palliative care services focused on improving the quality of life for patients and families.