What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse – Outpatient - Hyperbaric Wound Care position at Mercy?
Registered Nurse (RN) – Outpatient Hyperbaric Wound Care
Location:
Mercy Southfork
12700 Southfork Road
St. Louis, Missouri 63128
Schedule: PRN (As Needed)
What You’ll Love About This Role
- 401(k) with Employer Match – Invest in your future with confidence
- Flexible Scheduling – Work when it fits your life
- Free On-Site Parking – Easy access, no extra cost
- Career Growth Opportunities – Advance your skills and grow with Mercy
Overview:
Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
Qualifications
Education & Licensure
- Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program.
- Must hold a current RN license in the hiring state and/or compact licensure where nursing duties are performed.
- Responsible for maintaining licensure and meeting all state board of nursing requirements.
Certifications
- Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association, or completion within 30 days of hire.
- May be required based on unit/role:
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
- ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
- CPHON (Certified Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurse)
- OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse)
- PEARS (Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization)
- S.T.A.B.L.E. (Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, and Emotional Support)
- C-EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
- Other unit-specific certifications as required
Experience
- Previous nursing experience preferred (specific experience requirements may vary by unit).
Physical Requirements
- Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Prolonged standing and walking throughout the shift.
- Must be able to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.
Preferred Qualifications
- Additional education, licensure, experience, or certifications may be preferred depending on the specific unit or role.
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.
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