Wound Nurse

Rego Park Health Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Rego Park Healthcare in Queens, New York, is seeking a Full-Time Wound Nurse to provide advanced wound care, develop personalized treatment plans, and collaborate with the clinical team to enhance resident outcomes.

The ideal candidate is a NY-licensed RN with Certified Wound Care Nurse credentials and a minimum of 3 years in wound care, plus strong risk management, assessment, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• RN with current NY state licensure and Wound Care certification.
• At least 3 years of wound care management experience.
• Experience in risk management, patient safety, or quality improvement preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Wound care management for residents with personalized treatment plans.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to patient safety and outcomes.
• Provide ongoing training to nursing staff on wound care and risk management.

Skills

Wound care management

Risk management

Staff education & training

Communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) with NY licensure

Certified Wound Care Nurse

Job description

Full-Time Wound Nurse

Join our dedicated healthcare team at Rego Park Healthcare in Queens, New York, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents!

About Us

At Rego Park Healthcare, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional care in a supportive environment. Our mission is to foster independence, dignity, and quality of life for all individuals under our care. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with healthcare professionals and contribute to a culture of excellence and safety.

Responsibilities

• Wound Care Management: Assess, monitor, track, and provide advanced wound care for residents, developing personalized treatment plans, and collaborating with the clinical team.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to patient safety, clinical outcomes, and operational procedures. Implement best practices to minimize potential incidents and improve patient care quality and complete and track accident and incident reports.
• Staff Education & Training: Provide ongoing training and education to nursing staff regarding wound care and risk management protocols to ensure adherence to best practices.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current NY state licensure
• Certified Wound Care Nurse
• At least 3 years of experience in wound care management
• Experience in risk management, patient safety, or quality improvement is highly preferred
• Strong clinical assessment skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team collaboration skills
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards of care

Salary

Salary: $45 - $55 HOURLY

If you're a wound-certified nurse with risk management experience looking for a rewarding and fulfilling career, we'd love to hear from you!