Wound Care Nurse-RN

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:Job Title: Wound Care NurseUnder the direction of the Wound Care Center Clinical Nurse Manager, the Registered Nurse (RN) primarily provides patient care and handles intake and discharge processes for the Wound Care Center patients as scheduled. The position may also serve as a Case Manager to a group of assigned Wound Care Center patients, as assigned and depending on the Wound Care Center setup.Essential Functions/Responsibilities: Provides patient care to Wound Care Center patients and handles patient intake, case management, and discharge processes as assigned and according to the hospital and nursing standards.Serve as Case Manager to a group of patients as assigned. This entails:Performing the initial nursing assessment, communicating findings with the assigned provider, assessing the wound stage and measurements, documenting care plans, evaluating the patient’s status in regards to desired outcomes, and identifying patient care situations that require interventionParticipating in quality improvement initiatives, providing education to the patient or caregiver, and serving as a patient advocate in the delivery and coordination of the patient carePerforms hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) related duties as assigned, upon completion of the Healogics hyperbaric trainingMay perform hyperbaric safety director duties after completing the required Healogics hyperbaric safety director trainingCollaborates as needed with other healthcare providers, Wound Care Center Providers, the Program Director and the Medical Director regarding clinic and patient needsPerforms other duties as required.Required Education, Experience and Credentials:Current RN (Registered Nurse) license – to maintain throughout the duration of employment in the positionAssociate’s Degree in Nursing required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.Medical Surgical, Home Health, or Wound Care Certification preferred.Wound care experience preferredRequired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Demonstrated competency in BLS (Basic Life Support)Demonstrated organization, prioritization and time-management skillsBasic knowledge of regulatory/accrediting requirements for healthcare organizations.Strong interpersonal, listening, as well as oral and written communication skills, to include presentation skills and ability to translate complex technical terms in laymen’s termsCustomer service skills and follow-up skillsStrong analytical skills and problem-solving skillsTeaching skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and to work on multiple tasks at the same timeAbility to work with others and in a team environmentAbility to stay calm in all situationsProficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)Working knowledge of computerized nursing systemsOur mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service. At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”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.Certifications: Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.One or more of the certifications below may be required based on the position/unit hired to, or acquisition of certification within department required timeframe:ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) BLS (Basic Life Support)PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) Other unit-specific certifications as requiredWe Offer Great Benefits:Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy? Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply. 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.keyword(s): Wound CareFantastic Opportunity as a Wound Care Nurse!By applying, you consent to your information being transmitted by StaffAttract to the Employer, as data controller, through the Employer’s data processor SonicJobs.See Mercy Terms & Conditions at and Privacy Policy at and SonicJobs Privacy Policy at and Terms of Use at

Created: 2026-02-01