Nurse Practitioner-Wound Care at Southeastern Health – Lumberton, North Carolina

• The Wound Management WOC Nurse Practitioner provides leadership in the care of patients with a variety of wounds, across the organization. This includes utilization of clinical expertise to provide clinical care, counseling, and teaching to patients in need of wound management. S/he has primary responsibility for educating nurses to ensure knowledge and competency in basic wound management; and works collaboratively with a variety of health care providers in planning and coordinating the care. The WOC Nurse Practitioner is an integral part of multiple teams, as a clinician, educator, consultant, leader, and investigator.

EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, TRAINING and EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum Required:

  • Position requires completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and licensure in the state of North Carolina as a registered nurse, with NC Board of Nursing and NC Medical Board approval to use the title Nurse Practitioner.

  • WOCN certification with a minimum of 2 years experience as a WOC nurse is required for this position.

  • Must obtain and maintain a valid DEA number from the Drug Enforcement Agency.

  • BCLS certification and ACLS certification within a year of hire.

  • Demonstrated self-direction, leadership, organization skills, and written and verbal communication skills.

• Preferred:

  • Nurse Practitioners with MSN and valid FNP certificate upon hire.