Registered Nurse-Wound Care, Full Time Days

Cape Fear Valley Health

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position focuses on skin care and the prevention of skin breakdown in patients. The Registered Nurse will facilitate nursing management of patients with acute or chronic wounds and wound vacuum-assisted closure (V.A.C.) dressings.

Requirements

Associate’s degree required
Licensed as Registered Nurse in North Carolina or compact state licensure
Maintains certification of wound nurse
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
Articulate and capable of teaching on a one-to-one level and with groups
Demonstrated teaching ability
Ability to see patient's reactions to instruction, lecture (speak), and hear questions from colleagues and patients
Ability to transport and manipulate equipment
Position may involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material
Must be able to lift 35 pounds
RN - Board Of Nursing

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred
3 years of clinical practice experience in wound care highly preferred
3 or more years of Med Surg experience will be considered

Responsibilities

Provides direct care to patients with needs specific to skin care and acute or chronic wounds
Assists in the prevention and management of skin breakdown on a facility-wide basis
Participates in product evaluation and research activities related to wound care nursing practice
Collaborates with appropriate interdisciplinary staff as necessary to maintain an effective system for cost-effective utilization of specialty beds
Provides staff education regarding skin, wound and wound VAC use/maintenance
Identifies and assists in opportunities for continuous improvement revenue enhancement
Facilitates cost containment
Participates in educational and Performance Improvement activities
Other duties as assigned