Wound Care and Admissions Nurse

Wound Care and Admissions Nurse – Medical Surgical
Location: Granville Health System, Oxford, NC

For over a century, Granville Health System has been at the forefront of quality healthcare. To cater to the evolving needs of its community, Granville Health System has extended its services throughout Granville County, ensuring convenient medical care access for its residents. The Granville Health System main campus can be found at 1010 College Street, Oxford, North Carolina. For more details, visit GHS online Hospital.org

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Oxford, NC is a charming and welcoming community that offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and modern convenience, making it an ideal place to live and work. Located just about 30 miles north of Durham and 40 miles from Raleigh. The region enjoys a mild, four-season climate with warm summers, crisp autumns, blooming springs, and gentle winters—perfect for enjoying the area's outdoor activities year-round.

With a thriving local economy, excellent healthcare facilities, and a strong sense of community, its historic downtown, scenic parks, and proximity to the Research Triangle ensure a balanced lifestyle with both professional and personal fulfillment.

The Wound Care and Admissions Nurse plays a vital role in managing and providing expert care for patients with wounds, as well as assisting with patient admissions to inpatient units and ensuring smooth transitions into care. This nurse is responsible for prevention, identification, assessment, management, and treatment of pressure injuries in patients under their care. This role involves working closely with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement evidence-based strategies to reduce the risk of pressure injuries and to provide appropriate wound care for patients with existing pressure injuries.

They act as a resource for physicians and clinical staff for wound management. Additionally, they may perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision. The role includes performing patient admission assessments, gathering medical histories, and ensuring proper documentation.

• Starting Rate: $32.75 + per hour (commensurate with experience)
• Shift Differentials: $2.50 - $5.00 per hour
• Sign On Bonus Eligible: Up to $20,000 (if full time)
• Loan Forgiveness: Eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and various supplemental benefits available, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, continuing education and professional development opportunities

Conduct comprehensive risk assessments for all patients, using validated tools such as the Braden Scale, to identify those at high risk for pressure injuries.

Develop, implement, and monitor individualized care plans to prevent pressure injuries, in collaboration with healthcare teams.

Provide education to patients, families, and staff on pressure injury prevention strategies, including proper repositioning, skin care, nutrition, and use of support surfaces.

Assess, document, and manage pressure injuries and other wounds in accordance with best practices and hospital policies.

Provide direct wound care, including cleaning, dressing changes, and application of advanced wound care products.

Evaluate the progression of healing for pressure injuries and other chronic wounds, adjusting care plans as needed to ensure optimal outcomes.

Collaborate with the healthcare team to implement specialized treatment plans for patients with complex wounds.

Conduct initial patient assessments during admission, gathering relevant medical history and data.

Coordinate with other healthcare professionals to ensure all necessary information is collected and communicated.

Assist with completing medication reconciliations and transport of patients to inpatient units.

Conduct thorough skin assessments of new admission patients for early detection and documentation of pressure injuries or potential areas of concern.

Monitor patients with…