Registered Nurse Wound Care

Your future role at a glance

Location: Oshkosh, WI

Facility: Mercy Hospital

Department: Wound Care

Schedule: PRN

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Deliver compassionate patient care by applying best-in-class clinical practices to create a safe, supportive, and healing environment.
• Coordinate holistic care plans alongside multidisciplinary teams, serving as the central link to ensure every patient receives seamless, personalized treatment.
• Drive proactive health monitoring by tracking and communicating patient condition changes in real time, enabling timely interventions and better clinical outcomes.
• Execute precision medical orders with high attention to detail to maintain care accuracy and continuity across shifts.
• Champion smooth discharge transitions in collaboration with healthcare teams, empowering patients and families with the resources needed for ongoing recovery at home.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Licensure from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing OR current home state license if considered multi-state/Compact State.
• Certification specializing in Wound Care credentialed from the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy (NAWCCB) preferred.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire required.

Equal employment opportunity employer


Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate patient care by applying best-in-class clinical practices to create a safe, supportive, and healing environment.
• Coordinate holistic care plans alongside multidisciplinary teams, serving as the central link to ensure every patient receives seamless, personalized treatment.
• Drive proactive health monitoring by tracking and communicating patient condition changes in real time, enabling timely interventions and better clinical outcomes.
• Execute precision medical orders with high attention to detail to maintain care accuracy and continuity across shifts.
• Champion smooth discharge transitions in collaboration with healthcare teams, empowering patients and families with the resources needed for ongoing recovery at home.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Licensure from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing OR current home state license if considered multi-state/Compact State.
• Certification specializing in Wound Care credentialed from the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy (NAWCCB) preferred.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire required.