Mercy Health: Rn - Rehab Hospital, Pt/Days - Wound Care Ostomy

Company: Mercy Health
Location: Chesterfield
Posted on: February 18, 2021

Job Description:

Job DescriptionWe're a Little Different Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service. At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its " Top 100 Places to Work." Overview: Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Part-Time, Days Wound Care Ostomy Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis is a state-of-the-art facility designed specifically for patients requiring in-patient rehabilitation services. We offer programs that range from single therapies to comprehensive, multidisciplinary programs for patients recovering from strokes, brain or spinal-cord injuries, amputations, burns, orthopedic injuries and other conditions. We provide rehabilitative care to patients and families utilizing a team approach, with an emphasis on improving individual functional ability and quality of life. Our Treatment Team includes experienced Rehabilitation Nurses who provide excellent service and around-the-clock compassionate nursing care in an exceptional work environment. RESTORING HOPE is the goal for every patient we serve! Qualifications: * Experience: 2+ years experience * Required Education: BSN Required * Certifications: WCC/WOCN certification * Other: Responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating and coordinating the nursing care provided to a select group of patients for wound and ostomy care within the context of the organizations and nursing services. Wound care nurses specialize in the proper management of wound care by treating and monitoring wounds that are the result of disease, injury, or medical treatments. The job requires that a wound care nurse provides care that will optimally and safely manage various types of wounds, including but not limiting surgical openings, ulcers, decubitus ulcers, feeding tube sites, and abscesses. Their work requires that they assess the wounds, create and implement treatment plans, monitor infections and signs of various infections, and clean wounds. The nurses must also have advanced skills to assess symptoms of complex wounds. Wound care nurses will also educate other healthcare members in the area of proper wound care. We Offer Great Benefits: Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 48 hours or more per pay period! We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care. At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all. What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy? Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply. Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

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