Registered Nurse (RN) Wound Care

Lifepoint Health • Hickory, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Wound Care Registered Nurse is responsible for assigned nursing care activities, including wound care for patients of all ages and other clinical activities needed to provide safe patient care. The RN follows WHC policies and procedures, care protocols, and Diversified Clinical Services Practice Guidelines as directed by a Registered Nurse or physician. The role also assists with patient and wound care data conferences, and requires continuing education as determined by the Program Director.

Working collaboratively with staff, the RN provides bedside care by implementing interventions identified in the plan of care as directed by the physician. The RN documents care appropriately, supports compliance with wound center and hospital policies, maintains familiarity with regulatory standards, reports quality-of-care issues, ensures necessary equipment and supplies are available, and communicates with team members about therapeutic interventions.

Requirements

• Current active North Carolina RN license (single-state) or compact license; relocating applicants must update licensure to their new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of hire.
• One or more years of RN Wound Care experience required.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide assigned nursing care, including wound care for patients of all ages and related clinical activities.
• Follow WHC policies and procedures, care protocols, and Diversified Clinical Services Practice Guidelines as directed by a Registered Nurse or physician.
• Assist with patient and wound care data conferences.
• Complete continuing education as determined by the Program Director.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to care for patients on the assigned unit in accordance with unit-based competencies, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with staff to provide bedside care and implement plan-of-care interventions as directed by the physician.
• Ensure appropriate patient care documentation.
• Implement and ensure compliance with wound center and hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintain familiarity with regulatory standards.
• Report quality-of-care issues to the clinical manager or Program Director.
• Ensure necessary equipment and supplies are available.
• Communicate with team members regarding therapeutic interventions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed