Wound Care RN

American Medical Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

American Medical Associates in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Wound Care RN for long-term care facilities. The role involves supervising wound care and restorative programs, reviewing wounds, and coordinating with an interdisciplinary team.

The candidate must hold a NY RN license, have LTC experience, and possess a Certified Wound Care Nurse Certification. Salary ranges from $100,000 to $130,000 annually, depending on facility.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent leadership skills.
• Must have current New York State RN License.
• Must have long-term care experience.
• Must have experience as a RN Wound Care Nurse.
• Must have Certified Wound Care Nurse Certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise restorative nursing and wound care programs with DNS.
• Review new or worsening wounds.
• Review pressure ulcer prevention interventions.
• Recommend pressure-relieving devices.
• Coordinate wound care with interdisciplinary team.
• Develop care plans for residents at risk or with skin integrity issues.
• Conduct weekly wound rounds with wound care consultants/providers and notify MD and family.
• Provide resident and staff education and collaborate with rehab services.

Skills

Leadership

Interdisciplinary coordination

Education

NY RN License

Certified Wound Care Nurse Certification

Job description

Wound Care RN- LTC

Brooklyn, NY

*Salary: $100K - $130K annually (Depending on facility)*

Responsibilities of the Wound Care Nurse:

• Works in conjunction with the DNS in supervising the restorative nursing, and wound care programs.
• Review new or worsening wounds.
• Reviews pressure ulcer prevention interventions.
• Makes recommendations relating pressure relieving devices.
• Coordinate wound care with interdisciplinary team (dietitian, rehab services, social service, nursing)
• Develop nursing care plans for resident at risk or currently with skin integrity issues, include treatment protocols
• Conduct weekly wound rounds with wound care consultant(s) / provider and conduct MD and family notifications and follow-up (care plan updates, etc).
• Provide resident and staff education. Work collaboratively with Physical therapy and nursing staff to maintaining nursing rehabilitation programs

Qualifications:

• Must have excellent leadership skills
• Must have current New York State RN License
• Must have long-term care experience
• Must have experience as a RN Wound Care Nurse
• Must have Certified Wound Care Nurse Certification

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