Registered Nurse-Wound Care

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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 The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

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 The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education and Formal Training:

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