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Per Diem Registered Nurse Wound Care Center Coordinator, Poughkeepsie, NY

Northwell Health

Poughkeepsie, New York

$41–$76.16/hr

About $85k–$158k/yr

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Posted Jul 31, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 1, 2026

What this might mean for you

Northwell Health is hiring for its own floors — no agency between you and the manager. Per-diem means you set the rhythm — pick up when it works, step back when it doesn't.

About this role

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Per diem Wound Care Center Coordinator position in Poughkeepsie, NY. Under the direction of the Nurse Manager/Program Director, the Wound Care Coordinator communicates and collaborates closely with physicians, other WCC staff, and other members of the health care team, to provide consistent quality care for patients with wounds. Working with a high degree of autonomy, the Coordinator accepts responsibility and accountability for assigned patients as a case manager to plan, implement, and evaluate the care of the patients.

Skills for this role

Wound Care

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with a major in nursing (BSN)
  • Graduate of accredited School of Nursing
  • Current NYS RN license
  • BLS Certification
  • Wound Care Certification (preferred)
  • Three (3) years of experience as staff nurse in a medical/surgical or home care setting (preferred)
  • Wound Care experience (preferred)

About the employer

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Northwell Health is a healthcare employer located in New York, NY. Nurses collaborate with physicians and other health team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and treatments. The descriptions indicate that nurses are expected to use leadership skills and clinical…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment with physicians and other health team members
  • Nurses expected to exercise leadership skills and clinical judgment in coordinating care
  • Structured use of the full nursing process for comprehensive patient care

What reviewers flag

  • Identical job descriptions across postings may indicate limited role differentiation or customization by unit
  • No specific information available from provided sources regarding workplace challenges or drawbacks
collaborativepatient-centeredleadership-orientedinterdisciplinaryage-specific careclinical judgment

Living in Poughkeepsie, NY

Poughkeepsie sits along the Hudson River in New York's Hudson Valley, roughly midway between Albany and New York City. Home to Vassar and Marist colleges, it blends small-city charm with river-town character and easy Metro-North rail access to Manhattan. A practical home base for nurses seeking upstate living with downstate connectivity.

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Metro price level · Poughkeepsie area
109.4
9% above the national average
Median gross rent
$1,400/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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