RN Wound Care

Overview

For more than 70 years, Mercy Medical Center Redding has offered comprehensive health care in the North State, providing acute care and a full range of medical services. The 267-bed hospital offers major medical services including a Level II Trauma Center as well as specialized Cardiovascular Care, Stroke Care, Orthopedics, Neurological Surgery, Comprehensive Cancer Care, Maternity Care, and da Vinci Robotic Surgery. It is the sole provider of obstetrical services, along with the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Shasta County. In addition, the hospital’s network of care includes Mercy Home Health and Hospice and Dignity Health Connected Living. Mercy Medical Center Redding is a member of the Dignity Health system and is a sister facility to St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff and Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta. As one of the area’s largest not-for-profit employers, we are proud to give back to the community by providing many programs and services to benefit overall health. Visit here to learn more. 

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Responsibilities

The incumbent performs the primary function of an RN in assessing planning implementing and evaluating the care of patients. The incumbent assists physicians with the development and implementation of wound treatment plans and participates in performance improvement review activities. The incumbent acts within the guidelines of federal and state laws Joint Commission Standards and professional and ethical practice

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Recent 3 years wound care nurse experience required

AA degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing required

Licensed or eligible for licensing in State as a Registered Nurse. Wound Care Certification required within 90-days of hire or transfer. WOUND CARE CERTIFICATION;RN;CT CPRBLS

Verbal and written communication skills and computer skills required

Preferred Qualifcations

Recent 5 years wound care nurse experience preferred

BS degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing preferred