Registered Nurse - Wound Care

Cayuga Medical Center•Ithaca, MI

11d•$36 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) coordinates clinical activities of the Wound Care Center, including organizing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care according to patients’ specific needs. The role provides case management, patient assessments, wound care treatments, and education for patients and caregivers, while advocating for patients and coordinating their care. The RN works with guidance from providers during clinic sessions, manages multiple patients, and collaborates with health care providers and Wound Care Center leadership. This is a per diem, onsite position at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, New York, with less than 25% travel expected. The pay range is $35.63 to $44.18 per hour, plus a per diem incentive.

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse license in the state.

Nice To Haves

Wound Care Certification is desirable but not required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Prior experience with Microsoft products and electronic health records (EHRs).

Responsibilities

Coordinate clinical activities of the Wound Care Center, including organizing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.
Provide case management to a group of patients.
Conduct assessments according to protocols and procedures.
Provide wound care procedures, treatments, and patient and caregiver education.
Advocate for patients and coordinate delivery of patient care.
Provide efficient and effective care with provider guidance during clinic sessions.
Attend scheduled clinics reliably and manage multiple patients with organization and energy.
Collaborate with health care providers, Wound Care Center providers, the Program Director, Medical Director, and nurse manager regarding clinic and patient needs.