Wound Care Nurse

UNC Health; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 45,736 - 57,156; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health in Kinston is seeking a Wound Skin Care Nurse specializing in wound and continence care. The role involves treating various disorders across developmental stages with a multidisciplinary approach.

Qualified candidates will have an RN license, relevant experience, and strong communication skills. The position is part-time with 24 hours weekly, focusing on providing care to patients in a positive environment.

Salary ranges from $33.20 to $41.49 per hour, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant RN experience, preferably in wound continence care.
• Current licensure to practice as an RN in North Carolina.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to patients and clinical staff courteously.
• Conduct relationships that project a positive image.
• Coordinate patient care activities effectively.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Excellent organizational skills

Teamwork and flexibility

Critical thinking and assessment

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well‑being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary

The Wound Skin Care Nurse who sub‑specializes in wound and continence of care is responsible for the treatment and management of disorders affecting the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems. The scope of care typically involves treatment of ostomies, stomas, acute and chronic wounds, and urinary and fecal incontinence. Wound, ostomy, and continence nurses provide a multidisciplinary approach to treatment across a continuum of care.

Responsibilities

• Respond to patients, physicians, peers, clinical staff, and other departments in a friendly, helpful, and courteous manner.
• Conduct interpersonal relationships to project a positive image of the department and hospital.
• Ensure contacts with other health care members are friendly, helpful, and courteous.

Education & Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred. BSN within three years of employment required.
• Two years of relevant RN experience. Experience with wound continence care preferred.

Licensure & Certifications

• Current licensure to practice as a registered nurse in the state of North Carolina.
• BLS certification required.
• Specialty certification by Association of Wound Treatment Association within one year of employment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrate initiative, teamwork, and flexibility.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize and coordinate patient care activities.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and observation skills.
• Understanding of patient care needs across developmental stages for various age groups.
• High level skills in critical thinking and assessment related to vascular access device selection and placement (preferred).

Work Environment

Exposure to blood‑borne pathogens, airborne pathogens, and other infectious diseases requiring protective equipment. Possible exposure to other hazards such as electrical, radiation, toxic waste, chemical hazards based on the department. Possible exposure to conditions such as fumes, noxious odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. Continuous use of medical and clinical equipment such as IV pumps, monitors, ventilators, oxygen tanks, and patient beds.

Physical Requirements

Standing, sitting, walking, and working throughout the shift. Lifting, pulling, turning, and pushing patients daily. Ability to use appropriate safe patient handling equipment. Visual, auditory, and verbal skills necessary. Stressful work periods and rotating shifts.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit: Nursing Administration

Work Type: Part Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 24.00

Salary Range: $33.20 - $41.49 per hour (Minimum to Midpoint)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Kinston

Exempt From Overtime: No

Equal Employment Opportunity

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or political affiliation.