Wound Care Nurse (Registered Nurse)

-:  A Great Place to Work Huntington Hills is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!  -:  We are seeking a full-time RN Wound Care nurse with the hours of 6 am - 2 pm. We also have an opening for an LPN or RN Wound Care nurse, part-time, on the weekends only. What You'll Do:  As the Wound Care Nurse, you'll be responsible for assessing, treating, and monitoring wound conditions in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Your care planning and interventions will improve wound healing and enhance the comfort and quality of life our residents. You will be practitioner, resource, consultant, educator, and facilitator to raise the overall quality of care to individuals with complex wound care needs. Key ResponsibilitiesProvide oversight and expertise of wound care and prevention program for residents and staffConduct comprehensive wound assessments and develop individualized care plans for patients exhibiting skin complicationsProvide direct wound care interventions, including dressing changes, debridement, and wound irrigationReview, update and direct the implementation of wound care & prevention policies and proceduresMonitor wound healing progress and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment modalitiesEducate residents, families, and staff on wound care protocols and prevention strategiesCollaborate with physicians, wound care specialists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate careMaintain accurate documentation of wound assessments, interventions, and outcomes for regulartory compliance and reimbursementIf you are a vigilant, detail-oriented, healthcare professional whose personal mission is safeguarding the world from barriers to wound healing, we encourage you to join our team as a Wound Care Nurse! Make a real difference in people's lives in an organization where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated.  -: What We Offer As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Huntington team enjoys:Competitive compensation and benefits packageComprehensive training and mentorshipOpportunities for professional growth and developmentSupportive and collaborative work environmentThe chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents  Rate of Pay: Up to USD $51.14/Hr. -:  What You'll Bring:  Qualifications of a Wound Care Nurse include:RN license in the state of New York for the full-time role and an RN or LPN license in the state of New York for the weekend role!Degree in nursing, epidemiology, biology, microbiology preferred2+ years in wound care management, preferably in a Long-Term Care settingFamiliar with research-backed wound care and cleansing productsCertified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) Certification preferredStrong clinical assessment, organizational, and critical thinking skillsCompassion and empathy in caring for residents with complex wound care needsInterest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with bothExcellent communication and interpersonal abilitiesAbility to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment #Tier1 -:  We Hire for Heart! National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National's centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence.  Today, our centers include more than 30 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named "Best Of" by US News & World Report.  When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.

Created: 2024-11-01