Wound Care Coordinator

Brooklyn Center is hiring a Wound / Skin Care Nurse Coordinator in Brooklyn, NY.

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:

• Nursing degree from accredited college or university. Graduation from an approved school of Nursing and experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Registered Nurse with current State License.
• Nurse with Wound Care Certification preferred.
• Previous experience in long term care setting.
• Previous experience with wound care in a health care 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