Clinic Registered Nurse (RN): Wound

MercyOne Medical Group; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

MercyOne North Iowa is seeking a Clinic Registered Nurse for its Vascular & Wound Center to deliver outpatient patient care, coordinate care with the clinical team, and educate patients and families about treatments and discharge plans.

The RN will administer medications and procedures, maintain EMR documentation, and support scheduling, referrals, and post-visit follow-up in a collaborative care setting.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Iowa; compact license acceptable where applicable.
• BLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Proficient in basic computer skills (Windows, web, email).
• Qualified candidates will read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in outpatient settings and coordinate care with clinicians.
• Educate patients and families on treatments, medications, and discharge plans.
• Maintain accurate EMR documentation of assessments, vitals, treatments and education.
• Administer medications and treatments safely via multiple routes as applicable.
• Support providers with scheduling, referrals, admissions, and procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Care coordination

Clinical education

Communication

Education

Active RN license (Iowa)

BLS certification

Mandatory Reporter training

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

MercyOne North Iowa is the largest provider of health care services in our region, and we are proudly the largest employer in Cerro Gordo County. Our hospital is a private, not-for-profit health care center, licensed for 346 beds, which serves more than 400,000 inpatients and outpatients each year. In addition, MercyOne North Iowa is a teaching institution. We conduct a Family Medicine Residency, Internal Medicine Residency, Cardiology Fellowship, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency and a School of Radiologic Technology. MercyOne North Iowa is a clinical training site for approximately 500 students from 127 different colleges enrolled in programs for medical laboratory, nursing, paramedic, rehabilitation, medical assistants, pastoral services, physicians and many other medical fields.

MercyOne North Iowa Vascular & Wound Center:

MercyOne North Iowa Wound Care offers comprehensive treatment options to help the body repair damaged tissue, speed up the healing process, prevent infections and reduce pain to ensure optimal recovery.

Services

We provide treatment for these common wounds:

• Pouching and other skin-related concerns related to ostomies.
• Skin ulcers or sores that develop from other health complications.
• Skin ulcers are usually caused by inadequate blood flow or nerve problems often associated with diabetes.
• Sores that develop on arms and legs from inadequate blood flow.
• Traumatic crush injuries.
• Venous ulcers.
• Wounds caused by surgical incisions that did not heal properly.
• Wounds that develop over tissue that has previously received radiation treatment.

Sign On Bonus Eligible!

Amount: $5,000.00

Payout Schedule: 25% at hire, 25% at 1 year, 50% at 2 years.

2 Years Wound Experience Required for Eligibility

Commitment/Retention Period: 2 years

Want to learn more about MercyOne North Iowa Vascular & Wound Center? Click here : MercyOne North Iowa Vascular & Wound Center | MercyOne

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Clinic RN at our MercyOne North Iowa Vascular & Wound Center

As a Clinic Registered Nurse at MercyOne, you will provide patient care in outpatient settings and are responsible for delivering safe, effective, and evidence-based patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. They coordinate care provided by other clinical staff, support patient and family education, and ensure communication across healthcare teams. They are accountable for clinical standards and may operate with minimal supervision.

Schedule:

• Full time 40 hours a week
• Office Hours: 8:00a-5:00p
• No Weekends No Holidays

General Requirements:

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
• Plans, assesses, intervenes, and provides direct patient care using critical thinking and nursing processes (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Performs comprehensive patient assessments (physical, psychosocial, nutritional, functional, safety, spiritual, cultural, educational). Makes nursing decisions based on patient status and care needs.
• Administers medications and treatments safely via multiple routes (oral, IM, SC, ID, IV, inhalation, topical, ocular, optic, sublingual, nasal) and documents accordingly.
• Performs nursing care, lab and diagnostic tests, specimen collection, phlebotomy, and limited radiology procedures following policies and universal precautions.
• Assists providers with patient care, phone/mail/fax communications, scheduling, consents, admissions, referrals, and outpatient procedures.
• Communicates and collaborates with physicians, staff, patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members regarding care plans and patient needs.
• Educates patients, families, and clinical staff on treatments, medications, test preparation, discharge, and health maintenance; documents education and evaluates understanding.
• Participates in staff meetings, committees, quality improvement, risk management, and performance improvement projects.
• Maintains documentation accuracy and completeness in EMR: assessments, vitals, symptoms, treatments, medications, education, charges, lab results, histories, and consults.
• Maintains and monitors supplies, equipment, medication stock, and office machines; follows maintenance and quality control protocols; reports malfunctions.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to urgent/emergency patient needs and initiates emergency procedures.
• Other duties as needed and assigned by the manager.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

Education:

• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Active RN License in the state of Iowa; Licensure from other states may be required based on location. Compact State License acceptable where applicable.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to the population served within 3 months of hire.
• Proficient in basic computer skills (Windows environment, web-based navigation, email, MS Office).
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Requires the ability to read, write and understand the English language, and communicate effectively with patient, visitors, and colleagues while performing their job duties.
• Completion of specialty classes or proof of other certifications required for some roles.
• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy c ompetitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.