Registered Nurse / Wound Healing / PRN

Catawba Valley Health System; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Catawba Valley Medical Center in North Carolina seeks a Registered Nurse to oversee wound care from assessment to discharge in the Wound Healing Center. The RN will coordinate patient care, handle intake and discharge for Wound Healing Center patients, and may serve as Case Manager for a group of assigned patients.

The role requires meeting wound center nursing standards and assisting physicians with wound treatment plans, plus participating in performance improvement activities and adherence to

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program.
• Current NC RN license or licensure from Nursing Compact State.
• BCLS certification. If the BCLS certification is not from the American Heart Association (AHA), an AHA certification is required within three months of employment date.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in the Wound Healing Center.
• Provide patient care and manage intake and discharge for Wound Healing Center patients.
• May serve as Case Manager for assigned Wound Healing Center patients.

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Current NC RN license or licensure from Nursing Compact State

BCLS certification. If the BCLS certification is not from the American Heart Association (AHA), an AHA certification is required within three months of employment date.

Job description

Summary of Performance Expectations

Performs the primary function of an RN in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of patients in the Wound Healing Center. Provides patient care, handles intake and discharge processes for the Wound Healing Center patients. May also serve as a Case Manager to a group of assigned Wound Healing Center patients. Is responsible for meeting the established wound center standards of nursing practice in the management of all assigned patients. Assists physicians with the development and implementation of wound treatment plans and participates in performance improvement review activities. Acts within the guidelines of federal and state laws, Joint Commission standards and professional and ethical practice.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Performs the primary function of an RN in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of patients in the Wound Healing Center. Provides patient care, handles intake and discharge processes for the Wound Healing Center patients. May also serve as a Case Manager to a group of assigned Wound Healing Center patients. Is responsible for meeting the established wound center standards of nursing practice in the management of all assigned patients. Assists physicians with the development and implementation of wound treatment plans and participates in performance improvement review activities. Acts within the guidelines of federal and state laws, Joint Commission standards and professional and ethical practice.

Education And Credentials

Required

• Graduate of accredited nursing program.
• Current NC RN license or licensure from Nursing Compact State.
• BCLS certification. If the BCLS certification is not from the American Heart Association (AHA), an AHA certification is required within three months of employment date.

Preferred

Specialty course work and certification in area of practice.

Work Experience

Required

Preferred

No previous experience required.

One year of nursing experience. Wound care experience.

ABOUT US

About Catawba Valley Medical Center

COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN THE CATAWBA VALLEY

As the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home.

Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.

At A Glance

• Region’s only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Women’s Choice Award winner for America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years
• American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center

HIGH LEVEL OF TECHNICAL CARE FROM MEDICAL EXPERTS

Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available.

One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medical Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.