Wound & Ostomy RN - Lead Wound Care & Education

Mercy Co; Spanish Lake (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a dedicated Wound Care Nurse to prescriber, delegate, and coordinate nursing care for a select group of patients needing wound and ostomy care. You will assess complex wounds, develop treatment plans, and monitor infection while educating staff on best practices.

Must hold an active RN license in MO or a compact state and WCC or WOCN certification. Regularly lift up to 50 pounds; on-site FT days at Mercy STL Wound.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current, active RN license in the hiring state and/or compact state licensure.
• WCC (Wound Care Certified) or WOCN (Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse) certification.

Responsibilities

• Prescribe, delegate, coordinate, and oversee nursing care for wound and ostomy patients.
• Assess and monitor complex wounds.
• Develop and implement wound treatment plans.
• Identify and monitor signs of infection.
• Clean and manage wounds safely and effectively.
• Educate clinical staff on proper wound care practices.

Skills

Wound care knowledge

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

RN licensure in MO or compact

WCC or WOCN certification

Job description

Mercy is seeking a dedicated Wound Care Nurse to prescriber, delegate, and coordinate nursing care for a select group of patients needing wound and ostomy care. You will assess complex wounds, develop treatment plans, and monitor infection while educating staff on best practices.

Must hold an active RN license in MO or a compact state and WCC or WOCN certification. Regularly lift up to 50 pounds; on-site FT days at Mercy STL Wound.