Registered Nurse - Outpatient Wound Care Center

Mercy; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Wound Care Center is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient care and manage cases in a supportive environment. The role includes collaborating with healthcare providers and participating in quality improvement initiatives, ensuring adherence to regulations. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and retirement plans.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Employer-matched retirement plans

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of clinical experience.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care, including intake and discharge processes.
• Serves as a Case Manager, performing nursing assessments and documenting care plans.
• Participates in quality improvement and educates patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Advocacy

Education

Accredited Nursing Program

Job description

Mercy Wound Care Center is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN)

Position: Full-time (40 hours/week), Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, no holidays.

Overview:

Under the direction of the Outpatient Wound Care Center clinical nurse manager/clinical coordinator, the RN primarily provides patient care, handles intake and discharge processes, and may serve as a Case Manager for assigned patients, depending on the center's setup. All employees must adhere to hospital policies, accreditation standards, federal and state regulations, and CMS guidelines.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

1. Provides patient care at the Outpatient Wound Care Center, including intake and discharge processes.
2. Serves as a Case Manager for a group of patients, performing initial nursing assessments, communicating with physicians, assessing wounds, documenting care plans, evaluating patient outcomes, and identifying intervention needs.
3. Participates in quality improvement, educates patients and caregivers, and advocates for patients.
4. May perform hyperbaric oxygen therapy duties after completing a 40-hour introductory HBO course.
5. Collaborates with healthcare providers, the program director, and the medical director regarding patient and clinic needs.
6. Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN license in the state of practice, maintaining licensure as required.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or completion within 30 days of hire.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat.

Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and employer-matched retirement plans, available to eligible employees working 32+ hours per pay period.

Our Mission:

We aim to provide compassionate care and foster a healing environment, supporting our staff every step of the way. Join us to be part of innovative healthcare delivery and community growth.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

We value compassion, professionalism, a positive outlook, advocacy, collaboration, and a willingness to go the extra mile to deliver excellent care. If this resonates with you, we encourage your application.