Registered Nurse RN Wound Care Coordinator

Brooklyn Center – Wound / Skin Care Nurse Coordinator (Brooklyn, NY)

Brooklyn Center is seeking an experienced Wound / Skin Care Nurse Coordinator to join our clinical team. Candidates must hold a current NYS RN license. We offer competitive compensation and full benefits in a supportive long-term care environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct weekly wound rounds with consultants and providers

Complete MD and family notifications; update care plans accordingly

Perform weekly skin monitoring and wound assessments in PCC

Review new admissions/readmissions for accurate wound documentation

Evaluate new or worsening wounds promptly

Review and enforce pressure ulcer prevention measures

Recommend and coordinate pressure-relief devices

Update individualized care plans

Review treatment orders and interventions for accuracy

Complete wound-related audits

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams: dietitian, rehab, social work, nursing

NEW ADMISSIONS

Verify completion of admission skin assessments within 24 hours

Add appropriate residents to the wound care provider list

Note: The ADON oversees the facility’s overall wound care program, including the wound tracker and monitoring of new admissions and new wounds.

QUALIFICATIONS

Nursing degree or graduate of an approved nursing program

Current NYS RN license required

Wound Care Certification preferred

Long-term care experience strongly preferred

Previous wound care experience in a healthcare setting preferred

ABOUT US

Brooklyn Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare is a state-of-the-art 281-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility located in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn. It’s a 280,000 sq. ft. ultramodern facility with a 6,000 sq. ft. high-tech therapy suite and 14,000 sq. ft of exclusive rooftop and outdoor spaces. A recognized leader in short-term rehab and long-term care, Brooklyn Center is committed to ensuring the highest quality of life for all our patients and residents, helping each to get stronger, healthier, and happier. We’re a community of friends, neighbors, and family living life to the fullest. Brooklyn Center is a proud member of Centers Health Care—the largest post-acute health care network in the Northeast.