Wound Care Nurse

Looking for work-life balance? Excellent opportunity for Nurse interested in obtaining Wound Care Certification!

Description of Duties:

This is a professional nursing position located at Monroe Community Hospital responsible for providing comprehensive wound assessments and plan of care assistance to include the implementation of treatment, evaluation and outcomes for patients with altered skin integrity (pressure necrosis, wounds, fistulas, etc.). Duties include providing patient, family, and staff education regarding wound management, prevention of pressure ulcers, dressing selections and other therapies. A wide latitude is allowed for independent judgment and decision making. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision.

Minimum Qualifications:

(A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing plus two (2) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in a registered nurse position, one (1) year of which must include a focus on wound care; OR

(B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s degree in Nursing plus three (3) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience as described in (A) above, one (1) year of which must include a focus on wound care.

(C) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.

Benefits:

• NYS Pension Plan
• Retirement Plan (457 Deferred Compensation Plan)
• Medical with a co-pay plan option
• Optional benefits including Life Insurance, Long and Short-Term Disability, Vision, Specified Disease Insurance and Auto/Home Program
• Paid time off (vacation and sick)
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Student Loan Forgiveness

Monroe County government prohibits discrimination in employment, program activities, procurement and contracting against any person due to such person’s age, marital status, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, race, color, creed, sexual orientation or national origin. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $61,871.00 - $87,093.00 per year

Benefits:

• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

Medical Specialty:

• Infectious Disease
• Medical-Surgical
• Pain Medicine
• Wound Care

Physical Setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home
• Rehabilitation center
• Skilled nursing facility

Supplemental Pay:

• Differential pay

Experience:

• Wound care focus: 1 year (Required)
• Registered Nurse: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rochester, NY 14620: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $61,871 - $87,093