Registered Nurse RN Wound Care Coordinator

Brooklyn Center – Wound / Skin Care Nurse Coordinator (Brooklyn, NY)

Brooklyn Center is seeking an experienced Wound / Skin Care Nurse Coordinator to join our clinical team. Candidates must hold a current NYS RN license
. We offer competitive compensation and full benefits in a supportive long-term care environment.

• Conduct weekly wound rounds with consultants and providers
• Complete MD and family notifications; update care plans accordingly
• Perform weekly skin monitoring and wound assessments in PCC
• Review new admissions/readmissions for accurate wound documentation
• Evaluate new or worsening wounds promptly
• Review and enforce pressure ulcer prevention measures
• Recommend and coordinate pressure-relief devices
• Update individualized care plans
• Review treatment orders and interventions for accuracy
• Complete wound-related audits
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams: dietitian, rehab, social work, nursing

• Verify completion of admission skin assessments within 24 hours
• Add appropriate residents to the wound care provider list

Note:

The ADON oversees the facility’s overall wound care program, including the wound tracker and monitoring of new admissions and new wounds.

• Nursing degree or graduate of an approved nursing program
• Current NYS RN license required
• Wound Care Certification preferred
• Long-term care experience strongly preferred
• Previous wound care experience in a healthcare setting preferred

Brooklyn Centerfor 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