Wound Care Registered Nurse - Part Time

Mercy; Taylorsville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy in Kentucky is seeking a registered nurse to provide patient care using the nursing process, maintain accountability for care of assigned patients, and collaborate with other departments to coordinate patient care.

You will evaluate the effectiveness of care provided by direct caregivers, uphold patient rights and confidentiality, and ensure adherence to Mercy Service Standards. This role offers a supportive, mission-driven environment where teamwork and compassionate care are valued.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN program.
• Current RN license in the hiring state or compact licensure.
• Must meet all state board requirements for nursing licensure.
• Position requires ability to push, pull, and lift 50 pounds and stand/walk for long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care.
• Maintains accountability for provision of patient care for assigned patients.
• Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers.
• Coordinates patient care in conjunction with other departments.
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient care

Care coordination

Confidentiality & ethics

Education

RN program graduate

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Overview: Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program

Licensure: Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.

Physical requirements/demands

• Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis


• Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift


• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties

Certifications

• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.


• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)


• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)


• ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)


• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)


• CPHON (Certified Pediatric/Hematology/Oncology Nurses)


• OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse)


• BLS (Basic Life Support)


• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)


• PEARS (Pediatric Assessment Recognition and Stabilization)


• S.T.A.B.L.E. (Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, And Emotional Support) Six Assessment & Care Modules


• C-EFM (Fetal Monitor Certification)


• Other unit-specific certifications as required

Why Mercy?

• From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.