Wound Care RN - Kirby Psychiatric Center - Manhattan, NY

About Careline Services, Inc:

Careline provides temporary staffing services to healthcare facilities, particularly in the professions of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Physical Therapists, Certified Nursing Aids and allied medical professions.Careline also assists in the recruitment of Registered Nurses and medical professionals from the Philippines and other source countries for direct hiring by healthcare facilities in the United States of America.Careline is an affiliate of the Magsaysay Group of Companies, a company with over 75 years of heritage in providing world-class human resource services around the globe.

Careline is dedicated to providing quality service in compliance with the highest standards of healthcare business ethics to our clients. We also strive to lead more individuals towards better and rewarding employment opportunities, while working to become one of the leading healthcare agencies in the United States of America.

Responsibilities & Duties:
- Assess and evaluate patient wounds to determine the appropriate course of treatment
- Develop and implement individualized wound care plans
- Clean and dress wounds, ensuring sterile techniques are followed
- Monitor and document patient progress, updating treatment plans as necessary
- Educate patients on wound care best practices and infection prevention
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians and other healthcare professionals, to optimize patient care
- Perform debridement and other wound care procedures as required
- Conduct regular follow-up appointments to monitor healing and make necessary adjustments to care plans
- Adhere to all healthcare regulations and safety standards

Qualifications & Skills:
- Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) or equivalent certification
- Experience in wound care nursing or a related field
- Advanced knowledge of wound care treatments and technologies 
- Ability to perform wound care procedures, including debridem
- Knowledge of current wound care research and protocols
- Leadership skills for training and mentoring staff