Registered Nurse-Wound Care, Full Time Days

Cape Fear Valley Health; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC, is seeking a Registered Nurse for wound care in a full-time day shift. The role focuses on skin care, wound management, and prevention of skin breakdown across the unit.

The ideal candidate has an RN license in NC or a compact state, 3+ years in wound care (Med/Surg experience a plus), and the ability to educate staff and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. Relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• RN license in North Carolina or compact state licensure is required.
• Wound care certification preferred or required per facility.
• Minimum 3 years of wound care clinical practice; 3+ years Med/Surg experience preferred.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English; strong teaching ability.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to patients with skin care and wounds.
• Assists in prevention and management of skin breakdown facility-wide.
• Participates in product evaluation and wound care nursing research activities.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary staff to optimize cost-effective utilization of specialty beds.
• Provides staff education on skin, wound care, and wound VAC use/maintenance.
• Identifies opportunities for revenue enhancement and cost containment.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Wound care

Patient education

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

## Registered Nurse-Wound Care, Full Time DaysApply: CFV: Full time: Posted 3 Days Ago: 40427# **Relocation Assistance Available!!****Facility**Cape Fear Valley Medical Center**Location**Fayetteville, North Carolina**Department**Critical Care Services Administration**Job Family**Nursing**Work Shift**Days (United States of America)**Summary**Focuses upon skin care and prevention of skin breakdown in patients. Facilitates nursing management of patients with acute or chronic wounds and wound vacuum assisted closure (V.A.C) dressing.# **Major Job Functions**The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:* 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# **Minimum Qualifications**The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:## **Education and Formal Training**:* Associate’s degree required* Bachelor’s degree preferred* Licensed as Registered Nurse in North Carolina or compact state licensure* Maintains certification of wound nurse## **Work Experience**:* 3 years of clinical practice experience in wound care highly preferred.* 3 or more years of Med Surg experience will be considered.## **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required**:* 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## **Physical Requirements**:* 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**Required Licenses and Certifications**RN - Board Of NursingCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity