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About Us
 

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

JOB SUMMARY

Provides safe, competent care for persons with wound, skin and ostomy needs.  Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates treatment of wound, skin and ostomy patients in collaboration with the healthcare team .  Facilitates education/training, planning, organization, and implementation within the hospital.  Acts as a resource for hospital staff regarding wound/skin/ostomy care. Participates in performance improvement processes in order to ensure competent nursing care related to wound, skin, and ostomy care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assessment: Conducts a thorough, individualized assessment of the person with or at risk of wound/skin ostomy issues.  Works with the patient, healthcare team and/or referring physician to identify treatment plans.                                                                                                                

Analysis:  Accurately and in a timely manner, analyzes the assessment data and establishes or modifies a treatment plan in collaboration with the medical team.                                                                              

Planning:   Accurately and in a timely manner, develops, maintains or modifies plan of care and communicates to the appropriate members of the health care team.                                                                       

Implementation:  Accurately and in a timely manner, implements and monitoring skin preservation strategies. Collaborates with other nurses and members of the health care team, delegating delegable nursing duties.                                                                                                                       

Evaluation:  Evaluates the quality and outcomes of current interventions.  Documents and communicates response to appropriate members to the healthcare team. Reassess patient response, revise and make changes in treatment in collaboration with medical team. Educates the patient, the patient’s family, and other support persons on ulcer prevention and treatment and ostomy care.

Education:                                                                                                                                                

1. Provide ongoing education to hospital staff related to wound and skin care.                                                                                                                      

2. Assess employee competency on assigned units and develops competency assessment plans related to wounds, skin and ostomy care.                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

3. Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation for regional educations programs, orientation related to wound, skin and ostomy care.                                                                                        

4. Identifies needs for patient education.  Facilitates the development and availability of patient educational material.                                                                                                                                                 

5. Provide quarterly Pressure Ulcer and Skin assessment for the hospital.                                                                      

6. Conducts learning needs assessment to determine educational needs annually and as needed.               

7. Actively participates in performance improvement.

Leadership:                                                                                                                                               

1. Assists staff in meeting professional and departmental standards of care, organizational policies and procedures utilizing feedback and coaching to enhance quality of care.                                                         

2. Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation for policies and procedures.                      

3. Participates in local and regional Wound Care committee.                                                                            

4. Identifies and participates in the performance improvement process. 

MINUMUM EDUCATAION:

Required Minimum Education: 2 year / Associates Degree with ability to obtain BSN within 3 years of hire

Preferred: 4 year / Bachelor’s Degree

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS (MUST NOT BE NON-EXPIRED/ACTIVE UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED)

RN licensed in Ohio

WOCN certification

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Years and Type of Experience: 2 years of RN experience

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Must be willing to obtain WOCN certification within 2 years of employment

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Strongly prefer 3 years of nursing experience in an acute care setting

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. 

What we offer
•    Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
•    Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
•    Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
•    Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
 

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [email protected]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected].