Registered Nurse, Wound Care

Registered Nurse - Wound Care

Your experience matters. Central Carolina Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse on the Wound Care team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Job Description

• Performs comprehensive wound assessments, including wound etiology, staging, measurements, and documentation.
• Develops and implements individualized wound care treatment plans using evidence-based practice.
• Provides advanced wound care interventions such as specialty dressings, wound vac/negative pressure therapy, and debridement as allowed by scope of practice.
• Collaborates with physicians, bedside nursing, nutrition, therapy, and case management to support optimal wound healing.
• Leads pressure injury prevention initiatives, completes audits, and supports facility quality goals related to wound care.
• Provides ongoing wound care training, education, and clinical support to nursing staff.
• Ensures compliance with infection prevention standards and regulatory documentation requirements.
• Monitors patient progress, adjusts treatment plans, and participates in interdisciplinary rounds.
• Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols.
• Other duties as requested.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Financial & career growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs).
• Professional development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• Applicants should have a current North Carolina state or compact state RN license.
• Associate's degree in Nursing required. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• 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.

Community Overview

Central Carolina Hospital is a 137-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Lee County community for over 115 years. We are proud to be recognized by Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center and by the American College of Cardiology as a Chest Pain Center. We have also earned Heart Failure Accreditation from the American College of Cardiology. In 2024, we received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines Stroke Rural Recognition Silver Award.