Wound Care Coordinator

Brooklyn Center is hiring a Wound / Skin Care Nurse Coordinator in Brooklyn, NY. M ust be a New York State Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) DUTIES : The wound care coordinator will supplement wound care management for assigned centers. Functions will include, but not limited to : Conduct weekly wound rounds with wound care consultant(s) / provider and conduct MD and family notifications and follow-up (care plan updates, etc). Complete weekly skin monitoring and document it in PCC. Complete weekly wound assessment in PCC. Review new admissions and readmissions for accurate wound information. Review new or worsening wounds. Reviews pressure ulcer prevention interventions. Makes recommendations relating pressure relieving devices. Update care plans. Review treatment orders / implementation / intervention. Complete audits (as applicable). Coordinate wound care with interdisciplinary team (dietitian, rehab. services, social service, nursing) etc. New Admits Process : ADON / designee will verify the skin assessment on admission (within 24 hours) and add as applicable – to the wound care provider list Notes : The ADON is still Responsible for the overall Wound care program - management of wound tracker, reviewing new admits, reviewing newly identified wounds QUALIFICATIONS : A nursing degree from an accredited college or university. Graduation from an approved school of Nursing and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Registered Nurse with current State License. Nurse with Wound Care Certification preferred. Previous experience in a long-term care setting. Previous experience with wound care in a health care setting is preferred. About us : Brooklyn Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a state-of-the-art 281-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn. It’s a 280,000 sq. ft. ultramodern facility with a 6,000 sq. ft. high-tech therapy suite and 14,000 sq. ft of exclusive rooftop and outdoor spaces. A recognized leader in short-term rehab and long-term care, Brooklyn Center is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our patients and residents, helping each to get stronger, healthier, and happier. We’re a community of friends, neighbors, and family living life to the fullest. Brooklyn Center is a proud member of Centers Health Care—the largest post-acute health care network in the Northeast. Equal Opportunity Employer –M / F / D / V