RN Wound Care Full-time
Mercy

RN- Wound Care Ostomy

Mercy Creve Coeur, MO 63141, US

Find your calling at Mercy!

Responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating and coordinating the nursing care provided to a select group of patients for wound and ostomy care within the context of the organizations and nursing services. Wound care nurses specialize in the proper management of wound care by treating and monitoring wounds that are the result of disease, injury, or medical treatments. The job requires that a wound care nurse provides care that will optimally and safely heal various types of wounds, including but not limiting surgical openings, ulcers, decubitus ulcers, feeding tube sites, and abscesses. Their work requires that they access the wounds, create and implement treatment plans, monitor infections and signs of various infections, and clean wounds. The nurses must also have advanced skills to assess symptoms that require management of complex wounds. Wound care nurses will also educate other healthcare members in the area of proper wound care.

Position Details:

Mercy STL Wound, FT Days

Required Education

  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing:

Required Licensure

  • Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the hiring state and/or compact state licensure.
  • Must maintain licensure and meet all applicable State Board of Nursing requirements.

Required Certification

  • WCC (Wound Care Certified) or WOCN (Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse) certification.

Physical Requirements

  • Regularly push, pull, and/or lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Prolonged standing and walking throughout shifts.
  • Ability to:
    • Grip
    • Reach
    • Bend
    • Kneel
    • Twist
    • Squat

Core Responsibilities

  • Prescribe, delegate, coordinate, and oversee nursing care for patients requiring wound and ostomy care.
  • Assess and monitor complex wounds.
  • Develop and implement wound treatment plans.
  • Identify and monitor signs of infection.
  • Clean and manage wounds safely and effectively.
  • Treat various wound types, including:
    • Surgical wounds
    • Ulcers
    • Pressure injuries (decubitus ulcers)
    • Feeding tube sites
    • Abscesses
  • Educate clinical staff and other healthcare team members on proper wound care practices.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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