Registered Nurse-Wound Care, Full Time Days

Cape Fear Valley Health System; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health System in Fayetteville, NC seeks an experienced RN Wound Care Specialist to focus on skin care and prevention of skin breakdown, and to manage wound care for patients with acute and chronic wounds.

The role collaborates with interdisciplinary staff, participates in education and performance improvement, and supports cost-effective wound care practices; RN licensure in NC or compact state is required, along with wound care certification.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in North Carolina or compact state licensure.
• Wound care certification required/maintained.
• 3+ years wound care experience highly preferred and Med Surg experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care focused on skin care and wound care management.
• Supports prevention of skin breakdown across units.
• Engages in education and staff development on wound care practices.
• Participates in product evaluation and research related to wound care nursing.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary staff for cost-effective utilization of specialty beds.
• Contributes to continuous improvement and revenue enhancement efforts.
• Engages in performance improvement activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English fluency

Teaching ability

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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

• 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

• 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 Nursing

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

For exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process. At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time. Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond. Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region.