The Wound Nurse is an integral part the care team that helps change the lives of our patients and residents each day. As a Wound Nurse you are responsible for providing a full range of nursing care in an interdisciplinary environment including:

· Wound management interventions, protocols, policy and procedure.

• Collect and report data relating to Wound Management – hospital acquired, in house acquired, stages, etc.

• Round with physicians, ADON and Unit Managers to assess and document wound healing/progression and plan of care.

• Provide education to the nursing staff to provide compliance with Wound Management.

• Ensures physicians orders are carried out accurately and timely.

• Mentor new licensed staff during initial orientation period, providing coaching and discipline when necessary.

• Familiarize self with State and Federal Regulations to be a resource person for training purposes.

Required qualifications:

• Graduate of approved Registered Nurse (R.N.) Program.
• Previous experience as a Wound Nurse in an acute care/long term care setting is desirable.
• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of NY.
• Wound Care Certified Certification is desirable, but not required.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision insurance