Registered Nurse - Wound Care Per Diem

CH_050 Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca•Ithaca, NY

11h•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse status and a state license.

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.
Organize, plan, implement, and evaluate care based on patients’ specific needs.
Provide case management and patient assessments according to protocols and procedures.
Provide wound care treatments, procedural care, and patient and caregiver education.
Advocate for patients and coordinate delivery of their care.
Provide efficient and effective care with provider guidance during clinic sessions.
Attend scheduled clinics and be dependable.
Manage multiple patients simultaneously with energy and organization.
Collaborate with healthcare providers, Wound Care Center providers, the Program Director, Medical Director, and nurse manager regarding clinic and patient needs.