Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Wound Care - Paducah Medical Pavilion

Registered Nurse (RN) Outpatient Wound Care – Paducah Medical PavilionThe 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 statusImplementing clinical nursing interventionsHaving a highly diverse medical skillsetDeveloping and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomesEnsuring a safe and therapeutic environmentEssential Functions:Promote departmental plans, goals, and objectivesCollaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to drive consistency and standardization of best practicesProvide appropriate wound service coverage in the centerAdminister medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and the organization's policies and proceduresOther duties as assignedEducation: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) applicantBLS 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)Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.As a 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, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discountsPaid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and eldersTuition assistance, professional development and continuing education supportBenefits may vary based on the market and employment status.