Wound Nurse RN

Wound Care RN Opportunity

Join the Wound Healing Center as a Wound Care RN!

Location: Wound Healing Center - Bluffton Medical Plaza, 75 Baylor Drive, Suite 190, Bluffton SC 29910

Status: Full Time

Hours: 8:30am-5pm Monday-Friday. No weekends, call, or major holidays!

Wound and Ostomy RN and hyperbaric experience preferred.

Wounds we regularly treat include:

• Venous leg ulcers
• Diabetic foot ulcers
• Arterial ulcers
• Pressure ulcers
• Non-healing surgical wounds
• Non-healing traumatic wounds
• Burns

Wound care services and wound treatments we offer include:

• Diabetic foot care
• Compression therapy
• Negative pressure wound therapy
• Bioengineered skin substitutes
• Bedside wound debridement
• Advanced wound care products
• Limb preservation services

What You'll Do

• Wound Assessment & Treatment: Conducting comprehensive assessments of wounds (measuring size, tracking healing, assessing infection) and implementing treatment plans, including cleaning and complex dressing changes.
• Specialized Procedures: Performing debridement, applying specialized dressings, and managing negative pressure wound therapy.
• Patient & Caregiver Education: Teaching patients and families how to manage wounds at home, prevent future injuries, manage infection risk, and handle equipment.
• Documentation & Collaboration: Maintaining accurate electronic health records, updating care plans, and collaborating with physicians, vascular specialists, and other care team members.
• Diabetic Foot Care: Performing routine foot assessments and preventive care for patients with diabetes.
• Clinical Equipment Management: Safely operating, cleaning, and managing inventory for specialized wound care equipment and supplies.

What We're Looking For

• Education: 2 Year / Associate Degree, required. 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
• Experience: 2 years, required.
• Licensure/Certification: Current RN license in appropriate state, required. Wound Certification, preferred.
• Additional Skills (required): Excellent oral and written communication, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Must be able to provide care with minimal supervision.
• Additional Skills (preferred): Wound certification. Expertise with advanced wound care products and techniques.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we're more than just a healthcare system—we're a community dedicated to creating a healthier future for all. We believe that caring for our team members is just as important as caring for our patients. When you join us, you'll find a place where your unique skills are valued, your well-being is a priority, and your professional goals are supported every step of the way.

Comprehensive Benefits for Your Well-being

We understand that your life and your family come first. Our benefits package is designed to support you with comprehensive and competitive offerings, including:

• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your loved ones healthy.
• Financial Security: Retirement plans with a company match, and life and disability insurance.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, and flexibility to meet patients in person and virtually.
• Additional Perks: Access to wellness programs, employee assistance, and tuition reimbursement.

Job Opening ID 162060