Registered Nurse (RN) - Enterstomal Ther WOCN PRN

Company: Frye Regional Medical Center
Location: Hickory
Posted on: October 29, 2024

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) Inpatient Wound Care - PRN Who We Are: People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Frye Regional Medical Center includes a 355-bed acute care hospital and features a 32-bed Emergency Department, 29-bed Inpatient Rehabilitation Center, 15-bed Surgical Suite and Inpatient/Outpatient Imaging. Our South Campus is an 81-bed adult Behavioral Health Hospital. Where We Are: Hickory is the hub of the Metro Center area with over 365,000 people. Here you will find small town values with big city amenities, including arts, entertainment, and education. We are located about an hour from cities like Charlotte, Boone, Asheville and Winston-Salem so you can easily experience all the beauty that North Carolina has to offer. Why Choose Us: - - - - - - - - - Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees - - - - - - - - - Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees - - - - - - - - - Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance - - - - - - - - - Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants - - - - - - - - - Professional Development and Growth Opportunities - - - - - - - - - And much more--- Position Summary: Reports to Director, Oncology, Infusion, Vein and Wound. Primary Role is seeing patients and directing would care services. Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. - Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Working with a high degree of autonomy the RN accepts responsibility and accountability for assigned patients as a case manager to plan implement and evaluate the care of clients. Provide consultation and assistance to staff and caregivers in the management of patient's skin integrity. Provide direct patient care that is continuously evaluate, planned for, and revised as needed. Assess, educate, and counsel patient and family. Modify plan of care Initiate referrals for medical or surgical intervention Assist and educate staff to maintain current knowledge and competence in wound care. May provide long-term follow up through telephone calls or clinic. Develop/revise policies and guidelines for wound, ostomy and incontinence care. Conduct product evaluations as needed. Minimum Qualifications: Associate's degree required Bachelor's degree preferred. Licenses: Current RN license valid in NC Current wound care certification or certification expectation within 12 months EEOC Statement: Frye Regional Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

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