Clinic Registered Nurse (RN): Wound

Trinity Health • Mason City, IA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

MercyOne is hiring a full-time Clinic Registered Nurse for the MercyOne North Iowa Vascular & Wound Center. The nurse provides outpatient patient care and is responsible for delivering safe, effective, evidence-based care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role coordinates care provided by other clinical staff, supports patient and family education, ensures communication across healthcare teams, and maintains clinical standards. The nurse may work with minimal supervision.

The Vascular & Wound Center provides comprehensive treatment to support tissue repair and healing, prevent infection, and reduce pain. Care includes treatment for ostomy-related skin concerns, ulcers and sores associated with circulation or nerve problems, traumatic injuries, venous ulcers, wounds from poorly healed surgical incisions, and wounds in previously radiated tissue.

This position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, with office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It does not require weekend or holiday work. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available to eligible candidates with two years of wound experience; payment is scheduled as 25% at hire, 25% at one year, and 50% at two years, with a two-year commitment/retention period.

Requirements

• Active RN license in Iowa; licenses 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 a Windows environment, web-based navigation, email, and MS Office.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups in a shared-leadership environment.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English and communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and colleagues.
• Completion of specialty classes or proof of other certifications is required for some roles.
• Honesty, integrity, caring, and the ability to inspire and motivate others in support of Trinity Health’s philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values.
• Two years of wound experience is required to qualify for the sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assess, intervene, and provide direct patient care using nursing processes and critical thinking.
• Perform comprehensive physical, psychosocial, nutritional, functional, safety, spiritual, cultural, and educational assessments, and make nursing decisions based on patient status and care needs.
• Safely administer medications and treatments through multiple routes and document them.
• Perform nursing care, laboratory and diagnostic tests, specimen collection, phlebotomy, and limited radiology procedures according to 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 regarding 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 complete and accurate EMR documentation, including assessments, vitals, 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, including the Organizational Integrity Program and Standards of Conduct.
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned by the manager.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Full benefits package
• Opportunity for growth throughout the system
• $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates with two years of wound experience and a two-year commitment/retention period

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed