Clinic Registered Nurse (RN): Wound

Trinity Health

About The Position

MercyOne Genesis Medical Group is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Davenport Wound Care Clinic in Davenport, Iowa. The role provides patient care in an outpatient setting and is responsible for safe, effective, evidence-based care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse coordinates care provided by other clinical staff, supports patient and family education, communicates across healthcare teams, and is accountable for clinical standards. The position may operate with minimal supervision. The schedule is part-time and PRN, with a day shift from 7:00 or 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role does not require weekends or holidays. MercyOne describes its mission as improving community health and providing high-quality, person-centered care. It is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Active RN license in Iowa; licensure from other states may be required based on location. Compact State License is acceptable where applicable.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within three months of hire.
Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to the population served within three months of hire.
Proficiency in basic computer skills, including the Windows environment, web-based navigation, email, and MS Office.
Ability to work with diverse groups in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
Ability to read, write, and understand English and communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and colleagues.
Must demonstrate honesty, integrity, and caring, with the ability to inspire and motivate others in support of Trinity Health's philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values.

Nice To Haves

Completion of specialty classes or proof of other certifications, as required for some roles.

Responsibilities

Plan, assess, intervene, and provide direct patient care using critical thinking and the nursing process.
Perform comprehensive patient assessments covering physical, psychosocial, nutritional, functional, safety, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs, and make nursing decisions based on patient status and care needs.
Administer medications and treatments safely through multiple routes and document them accordingly.
Perform nursing care, laboratory and diagnostic tests, specimen collection, phlebotomy, and limited radiology procedures in accordance with policies and universal precautions.
Assist providers with patient care, communications, scheduling, consents, admissions, referrals, and outpatient procedures.
Communicate and collaborate with physicians, staff, patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members about care plans and patient needs.
Educate patients, families, and clinical staff about treatments, medications, test preparation, discharge, and health maintenance; document education and evaluate understanding.
Participate in staff meetings, committees, quality improvement, risk management, and performance improvement projects.
Maintain accurate and complete electronic medical record documentation, including assessments, vital signs, symptoms, treatments, medications, education, charges, lab results, histories, and consults.
Maintain and monitor supplies, equipment, medication stock, and office machines; follow maintenance and quality control protocols and report malfunctions.
Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent or emergency patient needs and initiate emergency procedures.
Maintain working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and Trinity Health policies and standards, and adhere to them through honest, ethical, and professional behavior.
Perform other duties as needed and assigned by the manager.