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RN- Wound Care Ostomy
Job Location:
Job Location:
St. Louis, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
16 August 2026 (17 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
13 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
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:
Mercy STL Wound FT Days
Required Education
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing:
Required Licensure
- Current active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the hiring state and/or compact state licensure.
- Must maintain licensure and meet all applicable State Board of Nursing requirements.
Required Certification
- WCC (Wound Care Certified) or WOCN (Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurse) certification.
Physical Requirements
- Regularly push pull and/or lift up to 50 pounds.
- Prolonged standing and walking throughout shifts.
- Ability to:
- Grip
- Reach
- Bend
- Kneel
- Twist
- Squat
Core Responsibilities
- Prescribe delegate coordinate and oversee nursing care for patients requiring wound and ostomy care.
- Assess and monitor complex wounds.
- Develop and implement wound treatment plans.
- Identify and monitor signs of infection.
- Clean and manage wounds safely and effectively.
- Treat various wound types including:
- Surgical wounds
- Ulcers
- Pressure injuries (decubitus ulcers)
- Feeding tube sites
- Abscesses
- Educate clinical staff and other healthcare team members on proper wound care practices.
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 youll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation technology and compassion. As we grow youll grow with us.
About Company
Mercy is one of the largest U.S. health systems with 44 acute care & specialty hospitals, over 700 physician & outpatient clinics in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri & Oklahoma.
