Wound Care Coordinator Registered Nurse

MercyOne; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse to lead clinical practice, assess patients of all ages, and develop comprehensive care plans.

The role emphasizes education, program development, and interdisciplinary collaboration. A current RN license, BSN, and WOCN certification within 1 year are required, with BLS certification within 3 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Current or compact state RN license.
• BLS certification required or obtained within 3 months of hire.
• Mandatory Reporter abuse training within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Serve as wound, skin & ostomy resource and collaborate with other disciplines.
• Identify education needs and develop and coordinate programs.
• Assess and evaluate wound, ostomy programs and modify as needed.
• Implement competencies and protocols in line with standards.
• Provide staff and patient education and clinical leadership.
• Act as a preceptor for nursing students and graduates.

Skills

RN license

BLS

Mandatory Reporter training

Education

Bachelor degree in nursing

WOCN certification within 1 year

Job description

Employment Type: Full timeShift: Day ShiftDescription: Posting

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Demonstrates wound, skin & ostomy care expertise and clinical leadership. Conducts comprehensive skin, wound & ostomy assessments and develops a plan of care for patients of all age groups. Provides wound, skin & ostomy education to patients, family members, providers and all other members of the health care team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serves as a wound, skin & ostomy resource and maintains ongoing collaboration with other disciplines.
• Identifies wound, skin & ostomy educational needs. Develops program(s) to meet those needs, and coordinates implementation of the program(s).
• Evaluates programs and modifies as indicated.
• Coordinates and monitors wound, skin & ostomy competencies and protocol development / revision.
• Integrates NPUAP & WOCN skin standards, as well as WOCN practice guidelines into practice which includes skin, wound & ostomy assessment, documentation, staff / patient education, and competency development.
• Serves as a clinical preceptor for nursing students and graduate-level healthcare professionals.
• Implements innovative programs to promote positive skin, wound & ostomy management behaviors by staff.
• Works independently using the Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Medical Center policies, nursing standards, and professional judgment.
• Provides consultation in specialty area to all levels of health care providers throughout the hospital, affiliated schools of nursing, and the community.
• Identifies learning needs and develops individualized measures to meet them.
• Participates in staff development activities and orientation for unit and nursing department personnel within defined specialty, as requested.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Possession of a current or compact state license as a registered nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa.
• Bachelor degree in nursing required.
• Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Certification within 1 year of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified or obtained within three (3) months of hire. Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within three (3) months of hire.

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.