Wound Nurse- LPN or RN
Asheville, North Carolina
Posted Aug 23
- Unit
- Wound
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Skilled Nursing
- Accepts
- LPN
- Experience
- 1-3 years
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About this role
Ascent Healthcare Management is seeking compassionate and skilled Wound Nurses to join our teams in our Asheville locations. We have both full time and part time jobs available.
As a Wound Nurse, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality wound care to patients with acute and chronic wounds, collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans. If you are a dedicated and compassionate nurse looking for a rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients with acute and chronic wounds, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans to achieve optimal wound healing outcomes
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- Provide education and training to patients, families, and caregivers on wound care techniques, including dressing changes, wound cleansing, and pressure redistribution
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate wound care services, ensuring seamless transitions and comprehensive care
- Document patient progress and treatment outcomes, participating in quality improvement initiatives to improve wound care outcomes
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and healthcare team members, promoting a culture of empathy and respect
- Stay current with evidence-based wound care practices, participating in education and training opportunities to enhance clinical knowledge and skills
Requirements
Current LPN or RN license
Skilled Nursing experience preferred
Minimum of 1 year of experience in wound care preferred, with a strong desire to develop your skills in this specialty
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members
Ability to lift and move patients, as well as equipment and supplies, with or without assistance
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If you are a dedicated and compassionate nurse seeking a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of your patients, please submit your application to join our team as a Wound Nurse- LPN or RN. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Additional Information
This is a full-time position with competitive salary and benefits package (pending finalization)
Ascent Healthcare Management is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion
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Requirements
- Current LPN or RN license
- Skilled Nursing experience preferred
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in wound care preferred, with a strong desire to develop your skills in this specialty
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members
- Ability to lift and move patients, as well as equipment and supplies, with or without assistance
Benefits
- Health insurance
Place
- City
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Median rent
- $1,402/mo
- Local household income
- $71,102/yr
- Metro price level
- 3% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Asheville area index 96.5, where 100 is the national average.
Tucked in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville blends outdoor adventure with a thriving arts scene, craft breweries, and the iconic Biltmore Estate. It's a laid-back mountain city that appeals to nurses who want natural beauty and cultural charm without big-city hustle.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.
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