Wound and Ostomy Care Nurse / TH Assistant Director of Nursing
BROOKLYN, NYPosted 23 days ago
Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Job overview
The Wound and Ostomy Care Nurse / TH Assistant Director of Nursing at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University leads wound care treatment and nursing education to improve patient outcomes in a diverse metropolitan academic medical center.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves developing and managing individualized wound care plans, applying advanced wound care therapies, collaborating with primary care providers, prescribing treatments, educating nursing staff and patients, and tracking wound care quality measures.
Compensation and benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications, with a full-time variable schedule; specific benefits are not detailed but the employer is a state university likely offering standard public sector benefits.
Experience and skills
Requires a Master's Degree in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner licensure in New York State, certification by relevant nursing bodies, 5+ years wound care experience, and WOCN certification or ability to obtain it within 6 months; BLS and CPR certification also required.
Career development
The position includes opportunities for professional development and maintaining professional affiliations, with involvement in nursing education and leadership activities.
Work environment and culture
SUNY Downstate is an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and inclusion, serving a highly diverse population in an academic medical center environment.
Company information
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is a leading metropolitan academic medical center in Brooklyn, highly ranked for medical education and serving a diverse community.
Team overview
The candidate will join the Institute of Continues Learning in the Department of Nursing, working closely with nursing leadership and education directors.
Job location and travel
The job is located at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn, NY, with variable days and hours on a full-time basis.
Application process
Applicants are encouraged to apply with standard documentation; accommodations are available for disabilities; compensation history inquiries are restricted until conditional offers are made.
Unique job features
The role uniquely combines clinical wound care expertise with leadership in nursing education and quality improvement within a major academic medical center.
Company overview
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is a premier academic medical center located in Brooklyn, New York, focusing on education, research, and patient care. It operates a medical school, a college of nursing, a college of health-related professions, a school of public health, and a graduate school of biomedical sciences. The institution generates revenue through tuition, research grants, and healthcare services provided by its affiliated teaching hospital, University Hospital of Brooklyn. Established in 1860, it has a rich history of medical education and community service, playing a crucial role in training healthcare professionals who serve the diverse populations of New York City.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to showcase your expertise in developing individualized wound care treatment plans and managing wound healing outcomes, emphasizing hands-on skills like debridement and use of negative pressure wound therapy.
Highlight your knowledge of topical wound care products, diagnostic interpretation, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, especially primary care providers, to reflect the comprehensive care approach required by SUNY Downstate.
Apply through multiple platforms including SUNY Downstate’s official careers page, LinkedIn, and relevant healthcare job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect on LinkedIn with nursing leadership and wound care specialists at SUNY Downstate. Use ice breakers such as commenting on recent research or initiatives by the Institute of Continues Learning or expressing interest in their approach to wound care education.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords like 'wound care treatment plan,' 'negative pressure wound therapy,' 'WOCN certification,' 'nurse practitioner,' and 'interdisciplinary collaboration' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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