Registered Nurse, Wound Care

Lifepoint Health • Sanford, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Your experience matters. Central Carolina Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse on the Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. Our Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center is staffed by a compassionate team of providers, nurses, and technicians with advanced training in wound care management. We care for patients with acute and chronic wounds through evidence-based treatment plans designed to promote healing and improve quality of life. Through a collaborative approach that includes wound assessments, debridement support, patient education, and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, our team is committed to delivering exceptional outcomes in a supportive and patient-centered environment.

Requirements

• Current North Carolina state or compact state RN license
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire
• Associate's degree in nursing is required
• One year of clinical nursing experience required
• Demonstrated critical thinking, clinical judgment, and strong patient education skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Willingness to complete specialized training and certification requirements related to Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree is preferred
• Wound care, outpatient nursing, medical-surgical, or Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive patient assessments and develops individualized plans of care in collaboration with providers and interdisciplinary team members
• Coordinates and implements wound care treatments based on physician orders, evidence-based practices, and patient-specific needs
• Monitors patient progress, evaluates treatment effectiveness, and communicates necessary updates to the provider and care team
• Provides patient and family education regarding wound prevention, treatment plans, self-care, and disease management
• Accurately completes and maintains clinical documentation to support quality care, regulatory compliance, and medical necessity requirements
• Assists with and supports Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy treatments while ensuring adherence to established safety standards and protocols
• Serves as a clinical resource for wound care best practices and promotes quality improvement initiatives within the department
• Maintains compliance with hospital policies, wound care center procedures, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and a 401(k) retirement package with company match
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities, including specialized wound care education and extensive on-site training in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree