Diabetes, Documentation, Health Plan, Infection Control, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Medical Record System, Ostomy, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Preventive Medicine, Problem Solving Skills, Registered Nurse (RN), Risk Management, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan, Wound Care, Writing Skills
What We Offer
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: PRN
Hours: 8:30am-5pm 1-2 days a week. 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 of experience, 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 believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.
Job Opening ID
172339
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Novant Health Inc
We are an integrated system of physician practices, hospitals, outpatient centers, and more – each element committed to delivering a remarkable healthcare experience for you and your family. With world-class technology, personal connections, and care that’s easier to access and understand, Novant Health is with you every step of the way on your journey to health and wellness.
10,000 employees or more
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