Wound Care RN II — Day Shift, Full-Time

UNC Health; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in North Carolina is seeking a Clinical Nurse in the Wound Care unit to provide competent nursing care aligned with professional standards. The nurse reports to the Nurse Manager/Director and coordinates patient care using the nursing process in a hospital setting.

The role involves education, care evaluation, implementation, leadership, patient assessment, planning and research activities, with an onsite schedule and a 40-hour work week in Smithfield, NC.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a school of professional nursing.
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.
• One (1) year of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Education – participate in identifying and meeting learning needs of self and others; use patient education materials for patient populations.
• Evaluation of care – identify expected patient outcomes and revise plans with the interdisciplinary team; communicate to promote continuity of care.
• Implementation – provide competent care for patients with complex problems; perform bedside testing as required; follow policies and procedures; prioritize care; consult for high-risk cases.
• Leadership – develop professional growth goals; support unit goals; promote cross-department collaboration; contribute to cost-effective care.
• Patient assessment – synthesize data to determine care priorities; assess discharge needs; build family relationships to advocate for patient needs.
• Planning – collaborate with patients/families to plan care; use multidisciplinary resources; address cultural issues; prioritize tasks for complex patients.
• Research – read journals for applicable studies; bring ideas for assessment.

Education

Graduation from a school of professional nursing

Tools

BLS for Healthcare Provider certification

Job description

UNC Health in North Carolina is seeking a Clinical Nurse in the Wound Care unit to provide competent nursing care aligned with professional standards. The nurse reports to the Nurse Manager/Director and coordinates patient care using the nursing process in a hospital setting.

The role involves education, care evaluation, implementation, leadership, patient assessment, planning and research activities, with an onsite schedule and a 40-hour work week in Smithfield, NC.