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:

RN - Wound Care Clinic (Monday-Friday Days)

Join a team dedicated to helping patients heal. As a Wound Care Nurse, you'll provide specialized care for patients with acute and chronic wounds in a collaborative outpatient setting. This role offers the opportunity to build ongoing relationships with patients, utilize advanced wound care expertise, and partner with providers to achieve the best possible outcomes.

If you are passionate about education, prevention, and helping patients regain their quality of life, we'd love to connect with you.

Schedule

• Full-time
• Monday-Friday
• Day shift

What You'll Do

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients with acute and chronic wounds.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with providers and interdisciplinary team members.
• Perform wound assessments and monitor healing progress.
• Identify and address signs and symptoms of infection or other complications.
• Provide specialized care for surgical wounds, pressure injuries, ulcers, feeding tube sites, abscesses, ostomy patients, and other complex wound conditions.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on wound management, prevention, and self-care techniques.
• Serve as a wound care resource and educator for clinical staff.
• Coordinate care to support optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.

Qualifications

Required Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (ADN, Diploma, or BSN).

Required Licensure

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice or compact licensure, as applicable.
• Must meet all state board of nursing requirements.

Required Certification

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

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of evidence-based wound management practices.
• Ability to develop and implement treatment plans for patients with complex wound care needs.
• Excellent communication and patient education skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with providers and interdisciplinary teams.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Prolonged standing and walking throughout the workday.
• Ability to bend, kneel, squat, twist, reach, and grip while providing patient care.

Why Join Our Team?

• Consistent Monday-Friday schedule
• Specialized clinical practice
• Meaningful patient relationships and long-term healing outcomes
• Collaborative, supportive care team
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on patients' quality of life

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.