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

Mercy Health BSMH • Youngstown, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Outpatient Wound Care performs and documents complete patient assessments, initiates and maintains current nursing care plans for assigned patients, identifies patient learning needs to provide individualized teaching, administers medications safely in accordance with state requirements and organizational policies, and advocates for patient safety through ongoing quality improvement in the Outpatient Wound Care department. The position serves adults and geriatric patients and provides wound care services as part of a collaborative clinical team.

The nurse supports clinic operations and care quality by helping monitor patient flow, maintaining adequate supplies and equipment, collaborating with physicians and clinical leaders, and supporting consistent best practices. The role also considers revenue-cycle processes and may assist with documentation audits and cost-saving efforts. Nurses are expected to practice in accordance with the Bon Secours Mercy Health Nursing Professional Practice Model. This is a PRN position requiring at least 24 hours of work within a six-week period; self-scheduling is available.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience as a nurse.
• Current RN license in the state of practice, a compact license, or RN applicant status.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Recent experience in acute care and/or home health care.
• For wound care centers offering HBOT: successful completion of a UHMS-approved 40-hour course within six months of hire and completion of the written exam.
• Work at least 24 hours within a six-week period.
• Skills in patient-care assignment, care planning and prioritization, clinical assessment, ongoing treatment assessment, nursing-process application, and patient and family education.
• Ability to teach clinical skills and share clinical knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail and interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking, collaboration, teamwork, conflict resolution, active listening, relationship building, time management, dependability, adaptability, flexibility, professionalism, accountability, and stewardship of resources.
• Ability to remain calm and adaptive during emergencies.
• Working knowledge of office and clinical technologies.
• Advanced wound care nursing knowledge and skills, including negative pressure therapy, compression therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, skin substitutes, and total contact casting.

Nice To Haves

• BLS Basic Life Support certification upon hire; it must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care.
• Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN).
• Certified Ostomy Care Nurse (COCN).
• Certified Continence Care Nurse (CCCN).
• Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Master of Science in Nursing.
• Experience in wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document complete patient assessments.
• Initiate and maintain current nursing care plans for assigned patients.
• Identify patient learning needs and provide individualized, comprehensive teaching.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with state requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
• Advocate for patient safety and participate in ongoing quality improvement in the Outpatient Wound Care department.
• Adhere to and promote departmental plans, goals, and objectives in accordance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and Joint Commission standards.
• Work as a team player to provide appropriate wound service coverage in the center.
• Assist clinical leadership in monitoring clinic flow to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Collaborate with clinical and regional leaders to promote consistency and standardization of best practices.
• Work with hospital personnel to ensure availability of adequate resources, supplies, equipment, and services.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with physicians and wound center staff.
• Remain mindful of revenue-cycle components, including scheduling, registration, clinical coverage and treatment, documentation, billing, collections, and denials.
• Assist leadership with audits to ensure documentation supports reimbursement.
• Collaborate with hospital partners to maintain fiscal objectives and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Practice and deliver care in accordance with the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 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

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree