Wound Care RN: Lead Patient Healing & Safety

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks an registered nurse to engage in unit councils, governance, and quality initiatives while providing patient-centered care. You will use the nursing process to assess and plan, monitor conditions, and collaborate with the care team to improve outcomes.

The role requires a BSN (preferred), active RN license, and BLS certification, with experience in a fast-paced setting and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
• Active RN license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where services are provided.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
• Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes.
• Upholds and promotes a culture of safety.
• Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.
• May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
• Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications.
• Adheres to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (e.g., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants).
• Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.
• May float to other units, departments, or facilities within the designated service area as needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge to provide age-appropriate care and to assess data reflecting patient status across the lifespan.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Fast-paced environment

Computer literacy

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks an registered nurse to engage in unit councils, governance, and quality initiatives while providing patient-centered care. You will use the nursing process to assess and plan, monitor conditions, and collaborate with the care team to improve outcomes.

The role requires a BSN (preferred), active RN license, and BLS certification, with experience in a fast-paced setting and strong communication skills.