Opportunity Description
Do you have a passion for caring for older adults? If so you have found the right place to continue your career! Join our compassionate and dedicated team and make a difference in the lives of our members . The Health Plans, serves over 18,000 frail and disabled individuals who choose to live in their homes and live independently for as long as possible.
The Wound Care Nurse Manager Provides evaluation, teaching and training to staff, members/family or designated representatives on wound care management.
Company Information
Our client a world-renowned long-term care organization located in Riverdale, North Bronx, serves over 18,000 people every day, both in the greater New York community and on a gorgeous 32-acre campus just minutes from Manhattan. This park-like community offers sweeping views of the Hudson River and walkable trails, featuring its own world-class art collection and outdoor sculptures.
Job Duties
- The Wound Care Nurse Manager collaborates with physicians and Chief Medical Officer to develop treatment plans for members with active wounds according to current wound care protocols.
- Monitors the effectiveness of current wound treatment plan and provides appropriate follow-up, direction and instruction to staff, members/family;
- Provides educational in-services when necessary.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s Degree preferred
Experience & Skills Required
- Three (3) years of experience in an Acute Care setting required.
- Staff development or adult instruction, and/or home care experience preferred.
- Knowledge of Department of Health and Managed Long Term Care standards for home care required.
- MS Office required. Ability to speak effectively before groups, customers, or employees of the organization.
- Must be willing to travel to Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Bronx, Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk County.
Certifications
- Current New York State Registered Nurse License required.
- Current Wound Care Certification.
Benefits
HEALTH & INSURANCE BENEFITS
- Medical and Prescription Drug
- Company-Paid Dental
- Company-Paid Vision
- Company-Paid Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Company-Paid Short-Term Disability
- Company-Paid Long-Term Disability
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Additional Life Insurance options for the employee and family members
- Additional Disability options
- 403(b) Plan, with a generous employer contribution
TIME OFF BENEFITS
- Holidays
- Personal Days
- Sick Days
- Vacation
- ADDITIONAL BENEFITS*
- Bereavement Days
- Cell Phone Discount Plan
- Commuter Plan
- Jury Duty Days
- Marriage Days
- Pet Insurance Discount Plan
- Tuition Assistance
- Wellness Programs
- Years of Service Awards
