Registered Nurse (RN) Wound Care

Lifepoint Health; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Protection

Tuition Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Well-being Programs

Professional Development

Job summary

Harris Regional Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) in Wound Care. The role involves full-time, variable shifts including weekends and holidays, with emphasis on wound care for all ages and adherence to care protocols.

Join a Lifepoint Health facility committed to high-quality patient care. Requires NC RN license, ADN or BSN preferred, and BLS with ACLS/PALS within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina RN license (or compact state) required.
• Associate's degree required; BSN preferred.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire; ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire.
• One year of experience preferred.
• Ability to think critically, make decisions with minimal supervision, and work in a potentially stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide wound care and nursing care for patients of all ages.
• Follow care protocols and guidelines and document medical necessity in the chart.
• Assist with patient and wound care data conferences; participate in continuing education as required.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Interdisciplinary care

Critical thinking

Patient care

Education

Associate's degree

BSN preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Wound Care

Job Type:Full Time | Variable

*Internal Applicants Only*

Schedule: Full-time, variable shifts. Shifts may include weekends, holidays, day or night shift.

Your experience matters

Harris Regional 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 (RN)joining our 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.

More about our team

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.

How you'll contribute

A Registered Nurse (RN)who excels in this role:

• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
• Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient
• Performs timely and accurate QI assessments

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

• Licenses: Active North Carolina or compact state RN license required. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins.
• Associate's degree required, BSN preferred.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• AHA ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.
• One year of experience preferred
• 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.

More about Harris Regional Hospital

Harris Regional Hospitalis an 86-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Western North Carolina community for over 90 years. We are proud to offer five major service lines, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women's care, and emergency medicine, as well as many other areas of subspecialty care.

EEOC Statement

"Harris Regional Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harris Regional Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

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.