Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Wound Care - Paducah Medical Pavilion

Mercy Health; Paducah (KY); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Résumé du poste

Mercy Health is seeking a Registered Nurse specializing in outpatient wound care for the Paducah Medical Pavilion. The role requires strong organizational skills and leadership to assess patient status, implement interventions, and develop care plans.

Expect collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to drive best practices and ensure safe, therapeutic patient environments. Qualifications include graduation from an accredited nursing program and RN licensure in Kentucky, with BSN/MSN

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program is required.
• BSN preferred; MSN preferred.
• Must possess current RN licensure in the state (or equivalent such as NLC).
• BLS certification preferred or required prior to direct patient care.

Responsabilités

• Promote departmental plans, goals, and objectives.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to standardize best practices.
• Provide wound service coverage in the center.
• Administer medications safely per policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement patient care plans to improve outcomes.
• Create and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.

Connaissances

Organizational skills

Leadership

Collaborative teamwork

Wound care experience

Formation

Accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

MSN preferred

Outils

EPIC EHR

Description du poste

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.

Mercy Health

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.

Registered Nurse (RN) Outpatient Wound Care – Paducah Medical Pavilion

Job Summary

• Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status
• Implementing clinical nursing interventions
• Having a highly diverse medical skillset
• Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes
• Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment

Essential Functions

• Promote departmental plans, goals, and objectives
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to drive consistency and standardization of best practices
• Provide appropriate wound service coverage in the center
• Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and the organization’s policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (required)
• Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)
• Master of Science Nursing (preferred)

Licensure/Certification

• Must possess one of the following:
  • Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Registered Nurse (RN) covered by the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) applicant
• BLS Basic Life Support– American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, required prior to direct patient care)
• Preferred Certifications:
  • Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN)
  • Certified Ostomy Care Nurse (COCN)
  • Certified Continence Care Nurse (CCCN)
  • Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON)

Experience

• Recent nursing experience in acute care and/or home health care (required)
• Experience in Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (preferred)

Training

• Wound Care Centers that offer Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
• Completion of Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) approved 40-hour course within 6 months of hire and completion of written exam (required)
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission 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, HSA/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. 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 AffirMitive Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. 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 [e-mail]