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.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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
NEW ADMISSIONS:
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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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
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