Licensed Practical Nurse, Wound Care

Your experience matters
Rutherford Regional Health System 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 Licensed Practical Nurse on the Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center 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.

More about our team
Our Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center has a compassionate team of providers, nurses and technicians with advanced training in wound care management. We work with patients of all ages to accurately diagnose the cause of their wound and develop an effective, tailored treatment strategy focused on achieving positive healing outcomes. If you would like to be a part of a growing, enthusiastic team that believes in teamwork and quality outcomes then give us a try!

How you'll contribute
A Licensed Practical Nurse who excels in this role:
- Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
- Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
- Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
- Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
- Assists RNs with patient care in the Wound Care Center when not participating in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy treatments
- Supports Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy treatments, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and procedures
- Serves as Safety Coordinator for the Wound Care Center, promoting a culture of safety and compliance
- Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient

Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
- 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 and 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, including extensive on-site training in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (experience preferred but not required)

What we're looking for
Applicants should have a current North Carolina state or compact state LPN license. Additional requirements include:
- Graduate of an accredited LPN program
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required
- One year of clinical experience preferred (wound care or hyperbaric experience preferred)
- Willingness to complete specialized training in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Connect with a Recruiter
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Haley by emailing [email protected]

More about Rutherford Regional Health System
Rutherford Regional Health System is a community-focused acute care hospital committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to the residents of Rutherford County and surrounding communities. As part of Lifepoint Health, we are dedicated to improving the health of our community through a wide range of services and a strong commitment to patient-centered care.

EEOC Statement
Rutherford Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rutherford Regional Health System is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.