Wound Care Nurse

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 (digestive, urinary, and skin) systems. Their 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 Key customers are patients, physicians, peers, clinical staff, and all other departments. The nurse assures a friendly, helpful, and courteous response to all customers. Performs duties and conducts interpersonal relationships in a manner to project a positive image of the department and hospital. Insures that contacts with other health care members are friendly, helpful, and courteous. Qualifications Education Requirements : Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred; BSN within 3 years of employment required. Professional Experience : Two years relevant RN experience. Experience with Wound Continence Care preferred. Licensure / Registration / Certification : Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina. BLS certification required. Specialty certification by the Association of Wound Treatment Associates (WTA) within 1 year of employment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities : Demonstrate initiative, teamwork, and flexibility. Effective communication, both verbal and written. Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize and coordinate patient care activities. Interpersonal and observational skills essential. Understanding of patient care needs according to 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 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/clinical equipment such as IV pumps, monitors, ventilators, oxygen tanks, patient beds, etc. 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 Admin Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 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: US:NC:Kinston Exempt From Overtime: No 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr