Wound Care RN – Day Shift, Ambulatory Specialist

IHA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits

DailyPay

Paid holidays and PTO

Vendor discounts

Affordable health plans

Job summary

The Wound Care Registered Nurse (RN) at Mercy Care Atlanta provides specialized assessment, treatment, and management of acute and chronic wounds across ambulatory care settings, supporting patient-centered, team-based care with evidence-based treatments and patient education.

This full-time, day-shift role emphasizes care coordination, accurate EHR documentation, and collaboration with physicians, podiatrists, nutritionists, and social workers to promote healing and prevent complications.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in Georgia.
• Minimum two years of clinical nursing experience, including wound care.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Experience with electronic health records.
• Strong communication and patient education skills.
• Commitment to serving diverse and underserved populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive wound assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide evidence-based wound care, including dressing selection, wound monitoring, and debridement within scope of practice.
• Manage a variety of wounds, including diabetic foot ulcers, pressure injuries, venous and arterial ulcers, surgical wounds, and traumatic injuries.
• Collaborate with physicians, podiatrists, diabetes educators, nutritionists, social workers, and community partners to optimize patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and caregivers on wound prevention, self-care, infection recognition, nutrition, and chronic disease management.
• Maintain accurate electronic health record documentation and support quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Wound care

Patient education

Team collaboration

Communication

Clinical nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

The Wound Care Registered Nurse (RN) at Mercy Care Atlanta provides specialized assessment, treatment, and management of acute and chronic wounds across ambulatory care settings, supporting patient-centered, team-based care with evidence-based treatments and patient education.

This full-time, day-shift role emphasizes care coordination, accurate EHR documentation, and collaboration with physicians, podiatrists, nutritionists, and social workers to promote healing and prevent complications.