Certified Wound Care RN - Per Diem Day Shift

Rochester Regional Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 92,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health’s Newark Wayne Hospital is seeking a Certified Wound Care RN to lead nursing management for wound types and collaborate with the medical team to apply best-practice protocols for optimal patient outcomes.

The role involves clinical expertise in wound care, patient and family education, staff mentorship, and participation in quality improvement initiatives. Strong data oversight and product guidance are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.
• Current RN licensure in NY required.
• WOC certification issued by WOCN is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the care team on wound, ulcer and ostomy plans; performs VAC dressing changes and mentors staff.
• Provides ongoing skin care education, supports nursing staff and leads monthly Skin Care Committee meetings.
• Oversees ulcer data collection and analysis to identify trends; recommends actions to reduce infection/complication rates and advises on wound care products.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Patient care

Education & training

WOC certification

Continence certification

Education

BSN

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

BS (Required)

Job description

Rochester Regional Health’s Newark Wayne Hospital is seeking a Certified Wound Care RN to lead nursing management for wound types and collaborate with the medical team to apply best-practice protocols for optimal patient outcomes.

The role involves clinical expertise in wound care, patient and family education, staff mentorship, and participation in quality improvement initiatives. Strong data oversight and product guidance are essential.