Position OverviewResponsible and accountable for compliance to all standards of practice and professional development in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, United Health Services and Home Care policies and philosophy, ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics for Nurses, WOCN Standards, and the Bill of Patient Rights. Promotes a caring and healing environment for patient-centered care.
Primary Department, Division, or Unit:
Skilled Nursing, UHS Home Care
Primary Work Shift:
Day
Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Compensation Range:
$33.57 - $51.39 per hour, depending on experience
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Education/Experience
Minimum Required:
- Bachelor degree in Nursing
- 2 years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting
- Completion of an accredited WOCN program for WOC Nursing (WOCNEP) within 1 year
Preferred:
- Previous completion of a WOCNEP program
- Previous experience as a WOCN
- 6 years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting
License/Certification
Minimum Required:
- Current New York State Registered Nurse License
- Certification through the WOCN Certification Board (WOCNCB) within 1 year
- CPR Certification required upon hire.
Preferred:
- Current certification as a Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse (CWOCN) through WOCNCB
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