Find your calling at Mercy! 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 heal various types of wounds, including but not limiting surgical openings, ulcers, decubitus ulcers, feeding tube sites, and abscesses. Their work requires that they access 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 that require management of complex wounds. Wound care nurses will also educate other healthcare members in the area of proper wound care. Position Details: Ostomy / Wound Care Nurse (RN) - Mercy Clinic Colon and Rectal Surgery, PRN 10012 Kennerly Road, Suite 102 St. Louis, MO 63128 Mercy Clinic Colon and Rectal Surgery is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in wound and ostomy care to join our team on a PRN basis. In this specialized role, you will provide high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals requiring advanced wound and ostomy management, while collaborating closely with providers and supporting patient education. This is an excellent opportunity for an RN with a passion for specialty care and improving quality of life for patients navigating complex conditions. Responsibilities Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients with wound and ostomy needs Manage and monitor a wide variety of wounds, including surgical wounds, ulcers, pressure injuries, feeding tube sites, and abscesses Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to promote optimal healing outcomes Identify signs and symptoms of infection and initiate appropriate interventions Perform wound cleansing, dressing changes, and advanced wound care techniques Provide ostomy care management, patient education, and support for lifestyle adjustments Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care Educate patients, families, and clinical staff on proper wound and ostomy care practices Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with organizational standards Qualifications Current RN license (Missouri) Experience in wound care, ostomy care, or related specialty preferred Wound Care and/or Ostomy Certification (WOCN) preferred or willingness to obtain Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills Excellent communication and patient education abilities Why Mercy? From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period. Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us. Transforming the Health of Our Communities Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy. Click Here to Learn More about Mercy
