Wound Care Nurse

The McGuire Group•Tonawanda, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Northgate Health Care Facility is seeking a Wound Care Nurse (RN) to join its nursing team in North Tonawanda, NY. The nurse provides high-quality, resident-centered nursing care, performs clinical assessments, administers medications and treatments, and supports residents’ health, safety, and well-being. The facility is part of The McGuire Group, which provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services throughout New York State. Northgate has a CMS 4-Star Overall Rating and describes its workplace as supportive, collaborative, and team-oriented. This is a part-time role for 22.5 hours per week, with three shifts per week from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There are no weekends. The stated rate is $34–$38 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
Valid NYS Registered Nurse (RN) License required.
Current CPR Certification required.
Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and critical thinking skills.
Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation abilities.
Ability to supervise nursing assistants and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
Commitment to providing compassionate, resident-centered care.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
Experience in a skilled nursing facility or with the geriatric population preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care in accordance with resident assessments, care plans, and facility policies.
Perform resident assessments and monitor changes in condition, communicating concerns to providers, supervisors, and families as appropriate.
Administer medications, treatments, IV therapies, and enteral feedings within the RN scope of practice.
Accurately document assessments, care provided, treatments, and resident responses.
Supervise and support Nursing Assistants to ensure quality resident care and timely completion of assigned tasks.
Coordinate care with physicians, nurse practitioners, therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members.
Ensure resident care plans and clinical documentation remain current and accurate.
Follow infection control, safety, resident rights, and confidentiality standards.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ongoing staff education activities.
Perform additional duties as assigned.