Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Wound Care - St. Joseph Warren Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Saint Joseph, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inpatient Wound Care Registered Nurse delivers nursing care to patients, using organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status, implement clinical interventions, develop and carry out care plans, and support safe, therapeutic care. The role collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team and contributes to improved patient outcomes.

The nurse collects vital signs, administers IV medications and other medications in accordance with applicable standards and policies, understands charting, and assesses patient condition. The role also assesses, stages, photographs, and measures wounds accurately according to policy, and evaluates and updates care plans to help achieve expected outcomes.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited associate degree or bachelor's degree program in Nursing.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Wound care certification (WOCN Wound or WWC Wound Care Certification) required within three years of hire.
• Recent RN experience in acute care and wound care.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of wound care experience as a Registered Nurse.
• EPIC Electronic Health Record training.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Collect vital signs, administer IV medications, understand charting, and assess patient condition.
• Assess, stage, photograph, and measure wounds accurately and in accordance with policy.
• Evaluate, update, and revise the plan of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with the State of Practice and the organization's policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree