Impactful Wound & Ostomy Care Nurse - FT Days

Mercy; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Wound Care RN to prescribe, delegate, and coordinate wound and ostomy care for a select group of patients. You will assess complex wounds, implement treatment plans, monitor infections, and educate the clinical team on best practices.

The role requires RN licensure, WCC or WOCN certification, and the ability to manage varied wound types in a fast-paced setting. This is a full-time day-shift position based in Mercy facilities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• RN license in the hiring state and/or compact state licensure.
• Must maintain licensure and meet all applicable State Board of Nursing requirements.
• WCC (Wound Care Certified) or WOCN (Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse) certification.

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, feeding tube sites, abscesses.
• Educate clinical staff and other healthcare team members on proper wound care practices.

Skills

Nursing skills

Wound assessment

Patient education

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Wound Care RN to prescribe, delegate, and coordinate wound and ostomy care for a select group of patients. You will assess complex wounds, implement treatment plans, monitor infections, and educate the clinical team on best practices.

The role requires RN licensure, WCC or WOCN certification, and the ability to manage varied wound types in a fast-paced setting. This is a full-time day-shift position based in Mercy facilities.