Location: Brooklyn,NY, USA
The wound care RN is responsible for management and coordination of all wounds through careful evaluation, observation, planning and implementation in order to achieve optimal outcomes and improve patient quality of life while working with interdisciplinary team adhering to facility policy and procedure for maintaining stand of practice and delivery of safe effective care. Must be able to assume leadership/ accountability for wounds. Must be able to identify necessary goals independently and implement plans to promote the safety and well-being of patients/residents and staff. *Qualifications:* 1. Must possess, at a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university. 2. Must have, at a minimum, 1 year(s) of experience in a long-term care facility, with prior wound care / treatment nurse experience a plus. 3. Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in NY. 4. Must possess at a minimum basic computer skills. 5. Must possess in-depth and comprehensive physical assessment skills along with the ability to assess each resident holistically *Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:* 1. Assessment of all new / re admissions within 24 hours of admission, with the exception of evenings and holidays, during which the resident should be seen as soon as possible after admission). 2. Participate in weekly wound rounds with the Wound MD. 3. A weekly wound tracking report must be distributed to the IDC team (Administration, MDS, Nursing, Dietary and Rehab).The wound tracking record (see attached) must include stage, site, date observed, nature (nosocomial or community acquired), status (improving, healed, etc), current treatment and devices in use. 4. Track and complete annual competency evaluations for treatment pass with licensed nursing staff 5. Complete investigations of all new / nosocomial wounds as needed. 6. Track and manage assistive / preventative care devices 7. Track and manage wound vacs. Review monthly billing statements for wound vacs 8. Track and manage consults and appointments relevant to wound care. Ensure all recommendations are carried out. 9. Ensure adequate and appropriate supplies are available to staff at all times (especially prior to weekends).provide as needed. 10. Ensure compliance with both DOH / state guidelines 11. Participate in and provide inservice training as needed Job Type: Full-time Pay: Up to $118,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Health insurance * Paid time off Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shiftExperience: * long term care / wound care: 1 year (Required) License/Certification: * RN (Required)Work Location: In person