Wound & Ostomy RN - Hourly Rate

Mental Health Association of Rochester; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in wound care to provide direct patient care and contribute to care planning in a Missouri facility.

You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, educate patients and families, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and collaborate with the healthcare team to meet physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs. Safety-sensitive role with strong teamwork and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Nursing diploma or associate degree; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• RN license required.
• No prior experience required; less than 2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Educate patients and families on managing illnesses, medications, and post-treatment care.
• Promote patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and document individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team and patients.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, including cultural and spiritual considerations.
• Participate in professional development and ensure communication of care plans across the continuum.

Skills

critical thinking

assessment

communication

collaboration

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

The role is for a Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Wound Care.

Responsibilities include

• providing direct patient care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• educating patients and families on managing illnesses, medications, and post-treatment care
• promoting patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
• developing and documenting individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team and patients
• assessing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, including cultural and spiritual considerations
• participating in professional development and ensuring communication of care plans across the continuum

Qualifications include

• Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree (Bachelor's preferred)
• RN license
• no prior experience required; less than 2 years preferred

Skills sought include critical thinking, assessment, communication, and collaboration.

Additional benefits encompass comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and a sign-on bonus.

This position is safety-sensitive, requiring alertness and safe work practices.