RN - Wound Care

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • New York, NY

8d • $40 - $54 • Onsite

About The Position

Presbyterian is seeking a skilled RN for our Wound Care Unit. The Registered Nurse provides specialized assessment, treatment, and ongoing management of acute and chronic wounds. This role ensures evidence based wound care, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, and educates patients and staff to promote optimal healing outcomes.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing
• State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License
• BLS certification REQUIRED at time of hire
• At least one (1) year of acute care in the last three (3) years

Nice To Haves

• Wound care experience preferred
• Wound Certification preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations of pressure injuries, surgical wounds, diabetic ulcers, venous/arterial ulcers, burns, and atypical wounds; document staging, measurements, drainage, and tissue characteristics.
• Develop individualized wound care plans using evidence‑based protocols, including debridement support, dressing selection, offloading, compression therapy, and infection prevention.
• Apply and monitor advanced wound dressings (hydrocolloids, alginates, foams, NPWT, antimicrobial dressings).
• Teach patients and caregivers about wound care techniques, nutrition, hygiene, and prevention strategies.
• Work closely with physicians, podiatrists, PT/OT, dietitians, and case managers to coordinate care.
• Maintain accurate, timely wound records, photographs, and progress notes in the EMR.
• Participate in pressure‑injury prevention programs, audits, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Provide in‑service education on wound prevention, dressing techniques, and product use.
• Monitor for signs of infection and escalate care appropriately.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system
• free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree