Recruit Secure is collaborating with a large Skilled Nursing Home in Brooklyn, NY that is a seeking an experienced and caring RN Wound Care Nurse. The RN Wound Care Nurse will be responsible for evaluating, assessing and documenting skin and wound conditions and have an in-depth knowledge of treatment protocols. Additionally, the successful candidate will have great communication skills to interact with physicians, families and nursing staff.
This is a full-time 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. position. Salary is commensurate with experience. A full and generous benefit plan is offered with potential for growth opportunities.
Some Responsibilities:
- Assessing skin and wound conditions
- Developing plans of care
- Implementing orders and treatments
- Evaluating progress of specialized skin and wound conditions
- Evaluate new admissions
- Document status and care plans
- Notify physician and family of changes
- Provide Wound Care education to nursing staff
Requirements:
- Current NY RN License
- 2+ years’ experience in care and treatment of wounds
- In-depth understanding of Wound Care protocols and treatments
- Ability to train Nursing teams on policies and protocols for prevention and care of wounds
- Experience in Skilled Nursing Homes
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to be self-directed on tasks and collaborative with Nursing teams