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RN Wound Care Nurse - Labor Pool

Riverside Health System

#Registered Nurse #Patient Care #Healthcare #Wound Care #Medical/Surgical #Clinical Standards #Outpatient Care #Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy #VDHP License

Quick overview

The RN Wound Care Nurse provides routine evaluation, management, and treatment of wounds for patients ranging from infants to geriatric adults. Responsibilities include performing clinical procedures, maintaining accurate patient records, and collaborating with the medical director.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited RN program and hold a valid Registered Nurse license from the Virginia Department of Health Professions. Previous experience as an RN is required.

professional certificateInterpersonal CommunicationPatient EducationPatient ChartingSafety ProtocolsClinical DocumentationQuality ImprovementHyperbaric TreatmentWound Care Evaluation

Job description

Smithfield, Virginia Opening in early 2026, Riverside Smithfield Hospital brought high-quality healthcare closer to home for Isle of Wight County residents.
Located on a beautifully landscaped 27-acre medical campus at 19339 Benn’s Grant Boulevard in Smithfield, the new hospital provides modern facilities and comprehensive medical services to meet the growing needs of the community.
The 200,000-square-foot, three-story facility offers a range of essential healthcare services including an Emergency Department, Diagnostic Imaging Services, 38 Medical/Surgical beds, 12 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds and 4 Operating Rooms.
Join our team and be a part of an exciting opportunity to shape the future of healthcare in Smithfield, delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in a state-of-the-art environment.
Overview The RN Wound Care Nurse is responsible for providing routine wound care evaluation, management and treatments to the patients seen by this service in accordance with accepted protocols and clinical standards.
Responsibilities include providing standard wound care procedures primarily on an outpatient basis.
Wound care nurse will be responsible for care of patients ranging in age from infants to geriatric patients.
Wound care nurse is responsible for performing other duties as required.
This position requires good verbal communication and administrative skills.
Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining necessary departmental/hospital documentation, as well as patient charting utilizing basic computer skills.
There will be extensive requirements for interacting with patients, family members and clinical personnel in a professional manner.
Performs duties under the direct supervision of the Program Manager or Clinical Coordinator.
Under supervision, wound care nurse should be able to exercise initiative and sound independent judgment when caring for patients within the department.
Wound care nurse will on occasion be required to work in an emotionally charged environment with possible life and death ramifications demanding high levels of concentration.
What you will do Prepare patients for wound care procedures using the safety and clinical protocols Maintain complete and accurate patient records/charts as they pertain to treatment documentation Reinforce patient education as it relates to wound healing procedures Perform wound healing procedures as required Perform duties and procedures as directed by supervisor/medical director Participate in quality improvement program Participate in safety program Maintain competencies, continuing education and certifications as appropriate Day-to-day maintenance of wound care equipment Intellicure resource/trainer for new hires Order wound care supplies for PAR room Perform hyperbaric treatments, if trained, as ordered by physician Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications Education Program Graduate, Must completed accredited RN program (Required) Experience Previous RN experience (Required) Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse (RN) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) License must be in good standing (Required) To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers. If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside.
By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives.
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