Wound Care RN - LTC Specialist

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

Job summary

Apploi in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Wound Care RN for LTC settings. You will supervise restorative nursing and wound care programs with the DNS, review wounds, and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to develop care plans.

The position involves weekly wound rounds, MD and family notifications, staff education, and collaboration with physical therapy to maintain rehabilitation programs. Salary ranges from $100,000 to $130,000 annually, depending on facility.

Qualifications

• Must have 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

• 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

Skills

Leadership

Long-term care experience

RN Wound Care Nurse experience

Education

New York State RN License

Certified Wound Care Nurse Certification

Job description

Apploi in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a Wound Care RN for LTC settings. You will supervise restorative nursing and wound care programs with the DNS, review wounds, and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to develop care plans.

The position involves weekly wound rounds, MD and family notifications, staff education, and collaboration with physical therapy to maintain rehabilitation programs. Salary ranges from $100,000 to $130,000 annually, depending on facility.