À propos de ce poste Registered Nurse-Wound Care, Full Time Days chez Cape Fear Valley Health
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Facility
Cape Fear Valley Medical CenterLocation
Fayetteville, North CarolinaDepartment
Critical Care Services AdministrationJob Family
NursingWork 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 NursingCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
