Registered Nurse - Wound Care

Cayuga Health System • City of Ithaca, NY

7d • $36 - $44 • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for the coordination of clinical activities of the Wound Care Center. Activities include, but are not limited to, utilization of skills in organization, planning, implementing, evaluating, and providing care as it relates to the specific needs of the patient.

Requirements

• Must hold active Registered Nurse and State License

Nice To Haves

• Wound Care Certification desirable, but not required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Prior experience with Microsoft products and EHRs

Responsibilities

• Provides case management to a group of patients providing specific assessments according to protocols and procedures, clinical competence in procedural skills, treatments, and patient/caregiver education related to wound care management, and acts as patient advocate in delivery and coordination of patient care.
• Provides efficient and effective care with the guidance of the provider during the clinic sessions, attends the clinics where scheduled and is dependable. Able to manage multiple patients at the same time with high energy and organization.
• Collaborates with other health care providers, wound care center providers, Program Director, Medical Director, and nurse manager regarding clinic and patient needs.

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• comprehensive employee benefits programs
• opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level