Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Wound Care - St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital

Mercy Health

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Wound Care - St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital

Job Summary:

The Outpatient Wound Care Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:

• Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status

• Implementing clinical nursing interventions

• Having a highly diverse medical skillset

• Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes

• Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment

Essential Functions:

• Promote departmental plans, goals, and objectives

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to drive consistency and standardization of best practices

• Provide appropriate wound service coverage in the center

• Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and the organization's policies and procedures

• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (required)

• Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)

• Master of Science Nursing (preferred)

Licensure/Certification:

• Must possess one of the following:

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

• Registered Nurse (RN) covered by the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) applicant

• BLS Basic Life Support- American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, required prior to direct patient care)

• Preferred Certifications:

• Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN)

• Certified Ostomy Care Nurse (COCN)

• Certified Continence Care Nurse (CCCN)

• Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON)

Experience:

• Recent nursing experience in acute care and/or home health care (required)

• Experience in Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (preferred)

Training:

• Wound Care Centers that offer Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)

• Completion of Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) approved 40-hour course within 6 months of hire and completion of written exam (required)

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)

As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being-personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts

• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders

• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health - Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [email protected] . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]