Registered Nurse (RN) - Wound Care
Vidant Health
Ahoskie, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) - Wound Care

Job Description ECU Health About ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital is a 114-bed community hospital located in Ahoskie. Serving four nearby counties, the 15-bed emergency department sees approximately 18,000 patients per year. ECU Health Roanoke-Chowan Hospital provides a wide range of health services, including medical, surgical and radiation oncology. In addition, the Wound Healing and Pain Management clinics serve as referral centers for neighboring ECU Health hospitals and providers. Position Summary Starting base pay rate at $30.50/hour; Up to $30K in Commitment Incentive Responsible to provide care in accordance with the North Carolina Board of Nursing-Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association Standards of Practice and other standards established by profession/professional groups, regulating bodies/agents. Nursing care will be delivered in accordance with ECU Health and entity specific nursing policies, procedures and professional standards of care/practice. Responsible for the provision and coordination of nursing care to include the collection and analysis of assessment data, identification of expected outcomes and development of plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family and other interdisciplinary team members. Identifies interventions to attain expected outcomes, implements the interventions identified in the plan of care, evaluates the progress of the patient/family toward attainment of outcomes, and documents the process. This care includes sensitivity to age specific and unique needs of the patient/family. Promotes and evaluates the effective functioning of the health care team. Collaborates with health care team members to meet the identified needs of the patient/family throughout the episode of care. Delegates tasks and activities as appropriate and governed by NC Nurse Practice Act. Minimum Requirements Diploma in Nursing, Associates in Nursing or higher Bachelors Degree is preferred. 0 - 2 years experience is required. Current NC RN license or licensure to practice in a participating Nurse Licensure Compact state Health Care Provider is required. Basic Life Support is required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities required: (i.e. supervision, computers, etc.) Flexibility in scheduling to meet the twenty four (24) hour needs of the patients. Possess organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Ability to utilize effective and confidential communication in patient, interdisciplinary, and staff relationships. Maintains stable performance levels under conditions of pressure and multiple demands. Working knowledge and experience with PC-based applications. Other Information Fullime day position, Monday-Friday 5 Exam Room Wound Healing Unit with Two (2) Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers Primary Population: The population consists of adult patients and some pediatrics with wounds that will not heal properly. Services/treatment offered (for): *