Registered Nurse (RN) Wound Care

Lifepoint Health • Hickory, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Wound Care RN provides assigned nursing care activities, including wound care for patients of all ages and other clinical activities associated with 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.

In collaboration with other staff, the RN provides bedside patient care and implements physician-directed interventions identified in the plan of care. The RN maintains appropriate documentation, supports compliance with wound center and hospital policies and procedures, stays familiar 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 state RN license.
• Active North Carolina RN license (single-state) or compact license required.
• If relocating, licensure must be updated to the 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.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the 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 other clinical activities associated with safe patient care.
• 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.
• Provide bedside patient care in collaboration with other staff members and implement physician-directed interventions in the plan of care.
• 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.
• Complete continuing education as determined by the Program Director.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage 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