RN Wound Care Specialist

Sapphire Center for Rehab and Nursing of Central Queens; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation seeks a dedicated RN Wound Care Specialist to provide specialized care in its skilled nursing facility in Queens, New York. The role involves coordinating wound care initiatives, analyzing patient data, and developing care plans. Ideal candidates will possess a valid RN license and have experience in wound management, along with strong collaborative skills to work with multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Full Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

Opportunities for Professional Growth

Qualifications

• Completion of formal education in Nursing required.
• Must hold a valid NYS RN License.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze data related to nursing skin and wound care.
• Monitor, assess skin observation alerts, and recommend treatments.
• Develop nursing care plans for residents with skin integrity issues.

Skills

Patient Care

Wound Care

Data Analysis

Collaboration

Education/Training

Education

Completion of a formal education program in Nursing

Valid NYS RN License

CPR certification

Tools

Basic computer/EMR software

Job description

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Sapphire Center for Rehab and Nursing of Central Queens provided pay range

This range is provided by Sapphire Center for Rehab and Nursing of Central Queens. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$53.00/hr - $56.00/hr

We Offer Competitive Salary, Full Benefits Package, Paid time Off and Opportunities for Professional Growth

Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation is seeking a RN Wound Care Specialist for its skilled nursing facility located in Queens County, New York. In this role, the successful candidate will use his/her knowledge, skill and experience to plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate programs for all patients that require wound care initiatives.

Job Responsibilities:

v Collects, and analyzes process and outcomes data related to nursing skin and wound care utilizing internal and external metrics and benchmarks. Identifies opportunities and strategies for performance improvement.

v Monitor and assess any new skin observation alerts, recommend treatment.

v Participates in the development, evaluation and revision of standards of patient care based upon current national guidelines. Collaborates with leadership and multidisciplinary teams to establish protocols which support best practices to achieve optimal clinical outcomes. Directs organization-wide initiatives for skin and pressure injury prevention, treatment and care.

v Serves as a resource for wound, ostomy and continence care. Provides consultation and direct assistance to the care team on issues related to patients with actual or potential alterations in skin integrity.

v Assists the nursing and medical staff in maintaining current knowledge through formal and informal educational offerings. Conducts formal orientation of new nursing and ancillary support staff.

v Develop wound care program in partnership with the Director of Nursing and consultant Physician.

v Develop nursing care plans for resident at risk or currently with skin integrity issues, include treatment protocols.

v Provide resident and staff education. Work collaboratively with Physical therapy and nursing staff to maintain skin care programs.

v Supervise and direct the activities of nursing personnel to ensure the provision of wound care to the residents of facility.

v Monitor the effectiveness of the plan of care through direct observations of care rendered and through weekly wound rounds/ reassessment.

v Develop plan of care for resident with a current pressure sore, or evaluated as high risk for the development of pressure sores.

v Provides reports on the type and frequency of wound in the facility.

Required Qualifications, Skills And Abilities

Ø Education: Completion of a formal education program in Nursing

Ø License/Certification: Valid NYS RN License, CPR certified

Ø Equipment/Computer Software: Basic computer/ EMR software

ABOUT US:

Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation a premier skilled nursing facility located in Queens County. We operate our facility to provide a warm, nurturing environment, which allows each resident to maintain his or her individuality and dignity. Our staff is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our residents. We pride ourselves on our professionalism and are constantly looking to be the best at what we do. Please join us and begin a rewarding and exceptional career.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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