Registered Nurse (RN) Wound Nurse
Syracuse, NY, 13203, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Registered Nurse
- Wound Care
- Skin Assessment
The Registered Nurse (RN) Wound Nurse is responsible for monitoring and managing skin integrity and wound care in a long-term care facility. Duties include conducting skin assessments for new admissions, supporting residents and families, documenting wound progress, and adhering to infection control protocols. The role requires collaboration with medical professionals to ensure quality care and compliance with facility standards.
Bishop Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) Wound Nurse to work in our facility in Syracuse, NY.
DUTIES:
Responsible for oversight of all skin integrity in the facility.
Responsible for completing skin assessments on new admissions.
Provides advice & support to the Residents and their families.
Documents Resident wound progress by charting in Resident & dept. records.
Protects Residents & staff by adhering to infection-control policies & protocols.
Weekly rounding with wound NP/MD.
Assures quality of care by adhering to Facility philosophies & standards of care.
Maintains Resident confidence by keeping information confidential.
Monitoring and reporting, including monthly reports.
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be a Registered Nurse (RN)
Long-Term Care Experience Preferred
Solid computer skills; working knowledge of MS Office
Excellent communication skills
Should be friendly and a team worker




