Clinical Advisor Wound Ostomy Nurse ARTC
Catholic Health (Buffalo)3 openings in Buffalo, NYFull timePosted 5mo agoStill open, checked every night- BLS
- BSN
- RN license
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How this pay compares
Open wound care nurse jobs in New York post a median of $46.75 an hour, the middle half $43.38–$49.89, across 10 jobs that state their pay. Wound care nurses employed in New York earn a median of $52.62 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Union record
By the bargaining notices filed with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, a union bargains for workers at Catholic Health (Buffalo) here: Communications Workers Of America AFL-CIO 1133 and 1168 at Buffalo, NY (2,600 workers, contract up for renewal 30 Jun 2025). The union represents its own unit: ask the recruiter whether this position is in it. Healthcare union contracts.
Workplace injuries
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo in Buffalo reported 87 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 3,281,620 hours worked: 5.3 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 7 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Visa sponsorship record
From 1 October 2025 to 30 June 2026, the US Labor Department certified 1 H-1B application from Catholic Health (Buffalo) for registered nurses, offering a median $44.32 an hour (the low end of each application's wage range). That is the employer's record, not a promise for this job: ask its recruiter whether this one sponsors a visa. Green cards for registered nurses are on the Labor Department's Schedule A and are filed with USCIS directly, so this record holds almost none of any employer's. Every employer that sponsors registered nurses.
What New York law says about nurse staffing and overtime
- Nurse staffing committee or plan: General hospitals must keep a clinical staffing committee and submit an annual clinical staffing plan to the state. N.Y. Public Health Law § 2805-t (source: N.Y. Public Health Law § 2805-t)
- Limits on mandatory overtime: Health care employers may not require nurses to work beyond scheduled hours except for disaster, declared emergency, unforeseen emergency or a procedure in progress; use of exceptions must be reported (covers registered nurses and licensed practical nurses at health care employers). N.Y. Lab. Law § 167 (source: N.Y. Lab. Law § 167)
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About the job
Facility: Administrative Regional Training Cntr
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes
Work Schedule: Days
Hours:
8-4
Summary
The Clinical Advisor, Wound-Ostomy Nurse is a registered nurse who specializes in the care of patients with wounds, ostomies, and/or continence disorders. Primary responsibilities are to direct, coordinate, and evaluate patient care in the area(s) of their expertise. Specific functions include consultation and education for patients and Catholic Health (CH) clinical staff. Supports nursing care management and collaborates with other multidisciplinary teams of health care providers to implement evidence based care, update clinical practice based on current research and changes in patient/ family needs. This nurse works collaboratively with the hospital nursing staff, the wound care center and other departments to promote a seamless transition of services.
Responsibilities
EDUCATION
- Current New York State RN License
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing or enrolled in a BSN program with completion date within three (3) years of hire
- MS in nursing or education preferred
- Current BLS certification
- Certification in wound/ostomy care preferred
(In lieu of certification, enrollment in a certification program and completion within two (2) years will be accepted)
EXPERIENCE
- Two (2) years of nursing experience, preferably medical-surgical
- One (1) year of previous clinical nursing experience in caring for patients with abdominal stomas, draining wounds, fistulas and pressure ulcers preferred
- Two (2) years of patient and/or staff teaching experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Strong Microsoft Office skill set
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Organizational skills and leadership ability
- Knowledge of current technology and products used in the treatment of wounds
- Knowledge of Department of Health regulations
- Ability to provide direction and motivate workforce
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Travel between facilities required
- Facility-specific weekend or evening hours may be required
- May be required to transport educational materials
- Outpatient ostomy visits at Wound Center
From Catholic Health (Buffalo)'s job posting for Buffalo, NY, checked 8 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Catholic Health (Buffalo)
Catholic Health is a Western New York health system based in Buffalo, with Mercy Hospital of Buffalo, Kenmore Mercy, Sisters of Charity, Mount St. Mary's and Lockport Memorial, plus home care and long-term care.
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