Registered Nurse (Rehab) (WOCN Cert. Required)- Per diem

This is not a direct care giver role. instead, the selected candidate will act as a consultant focusing on patients with chronic or complex wounds in an inpatient rehabilitation setting., to improve the overall quality of life for patients and their families.

• Assess wounds to determine their nature and severity, and develop treatment plans to promote healing and prevent infection.​
  
• Works as part of a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, nurse practitioners, nursing staff, social workers, and therapists, to ensure comprehensive care and to optimize patient outcomes.
  
• Provides guidance and training to patients, families, and other caregivers on proper wound care techniques, infection prevention, and pressure ulcer prevention strategies.
  
• Stays updated on the latest wound care research, techniques, products, and technologies
  
• Provides recommendations for an evidence-based wound care regimen and enters orders approved by the provider.
  

Requirements

•   Valid New York State nursing license.
  
•  3 years of nursing experience with wound care hand-on experience
  

• Medical-surgery experience preferred
  
• Specialized Wound Care Certification required