Registered Nurse RN Wound Care

Lifepoint Health • Sacramento, CA

4h

About The Position

The Wound Care RN is responsible for all assigned nursing care activities to
include but not limited to wound care for patients of all ages and other
clinical activities associated with providing safe patient care. The RN is
responsible for following all WHC policies and procedures, care protocols and
Diversified Clinical Services Practice Guidelines, as directed by a Registered
Nurse, or Physician. The RN will be responsible for assisting with patient and
wound care data conferences, and continuing education is required as determined
by the Program Director.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of
Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans
29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and
behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across
the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers
and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through
talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with
opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a
difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to
promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with
an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and
reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Requirements

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Associates Degree in Nursing Required
• Current RN to practice in the state of (NC)
• BCLS

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred.

Responsibilities

• The RN must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients served on his/her assigned unit as described in unit based competencies, policies and procedures.
• In collaboration with other staff members, provides bedside patient care, implementing the interventions identified in the plan of care, as directed by physician.
• Ensure appropriate patient care documentation.
• Implement and assure compliance with wound center and hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintain familiarity with regulatory standards.
• Report quality of care issues to clinical manager or Program Director.
• Ensure availability of necessary equipment and supplies.
• Communicates with all team members regarding therapeutic interventions.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree