Job Posting Title

Wound Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Description Summary

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

MercyOne North Iowa is the largest provider of health care services in our region, and we are proudly the largest employer in Cerro Gordo County. Our hospital is a private, not-for-profit health care center, licensed for 346 beds, which serves more than 400,000 inpatients and outpatients each year. In addition, MercyOne North Iowa is a teaching institution. We conduct a Family Medicine Residency, Internal Medicine Residency, Cardiology Fellowship, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency and a School of Radiologic Technology. MercyOne North Iowa is a clinical training site for approximately 500 students from 127 different colleges enrolled in programs for medical laboratory, nursing, paramedic, rehabilitation, medical assistants, pastoral services, physicians and many other medical fields.

Job Description

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Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Wound Licensed Practical Nurse.

As a Wound Licensed Practical Nurse at MercyOne, you will provide patient care under the direct supervision of the Wound Ostomy Continence Registered Nurse (WOCRN)  Assists with skin care and pressure ulcer prevention for the treatment of patients at MercyOne North Iowa East Campus, Skilled Nursing Unit (SNU), Acute Rehab Unit (ARU), and clinics, based on established standards of WOC nursing practice and consistent with the “Advanced Skin, Wound, and Ostomy Care Guidelines for Wound, Ostomy and Continence (WOC) Nurses (Acute Care)” policy.

Schedule:

Flexibility in hours, primarily 0730-1600.

Minimum Qualifications:

Current LPN licensure in the state of Iowa or qualified multistate licensure required.

Wound Certification required or required to begin class within 1 year.

Must provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association; or American Red Cross, Professional Rescuer-LIVE class only) via current card prior to employment or within 60 days of hire and maintains current status.

Must provide proof of Mandatory Reporting for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training prior to employment or within 6 months of hire and maintain current status per State of Iowa guidelines

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.