Wound & Ostomy RN Specialist - Advanced Wound Care

Mercy; Fairview Heights (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an RN for wound and ostomy care, focusing on assessing complex wounds, developing treatment plans, and coordinating nursing care for a select patient group. The role emphasizes safe wound management, infection monitoring, and staff education to ensure quality patient outcomes.

This position supports a collaborative healthcare team, with a strong commitment to compassionate care and ongoing education in wound care best practices within Mercy facilities.

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 patients requiring wound and ostomy care.
• Assess and monitor complex wounds.
• Develop and implement wound treatment plans.
• Identify and monitor signs of infection.
• Clean and manage wounds safely and effectively.
• Treat various wound types, including surgical wounds, ulcers, pressure injuries, feeding tube sites, abscesses.
• Educate clinical staff and other healthcare team members on proper wound care practices.

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Job description

Mercy is seeking an RN for wound and ostomy care, focusing on assessing complex wounds, developing treatment plans, and coordinating nursing care for a select patient group. The role emphasizes safe wound management, infection monitoring, and staff education to ensure quality patient outcomes.

This position supports a collaborative healthcare team, with a strong commitment to compassionate care and ongoing education in wound care best practices within Mercy facilities.