Wound Nurse
How this pay compares
This posting states $45–$55 an hour. Open wound care nurse jobs in New York post a median of $49.56 an hour, the middle half $45–$56, across 15 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Wound care nurses employed in New York earn a median of $52.62 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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What New York law says about nurse staffing and overtime
- Nurse staffing committee or plan: General hospitals must keep a clinical staffing committee and submit an annual clinical staffing plan to the state. N.Y. Public Health Law § 2805-t (source: N.Y. Public Health Law § 2805-t)
- Limits on mandatory overtime: Health care employers may not require nurses to work beyond scheduled hours except for disaster, declared emergency, unforeseen emergency or a procedure in progress; use of exceptions must be reported (covers registered nurses and licensed practical nurses at health care employers). N.Y. Lab. Law § 167 (source: N.Y. Lab. Law § 167)
Registered nurse and LPN jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 28.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 80.7%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.45x · Clicks 136
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 54.8% · Stating an hourly rate 34.1%
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About the job
Here is the generated job description:
Full-Time Wound Nurse
Join our dedicated healthcare team at Rego Park Healthcare in Queens, New York, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents!
About Us
At Rego Park Healthcare, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional care in a supportive environment. Our mission is to foster independence, dignity, and quality of life for all individuals under our care. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with healthcare professionals and contribute to a culture of excellence and safety.
Responsibilities
- Wound Care Management: Assess, monitor, track, and provide advanced wound care for residents, developing personalized treatment plans, and collaborating with the clinical team.
- Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to patient safety, clinical outcomes, and operational procedures. Implement best practices to minimize potential incidents and improve patient care quality and complete and track accident and incident reports.
- Staff Education & Training: Provide ongoing training and education to nursing staff regarding wound care and risk management protocols to ensure adherence to best practices.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) with current NY state licensure
- Certified Wound Care Nurse
- At least 3 years of experience in wound care management
- Experience in risk management, patient safety, or quality improvement is highly preferred
- Strong clinical assessment skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication, leadership, and team collaboration skills
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards of care
Salary: $45 - $55 HOURLY
If you're a wound-certified nurse with risk management experience looking for a rewarding and fulfilling career, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today to join our exceptional team at Rego Park Healthcare.
From Rego Park Health Care's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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