Clinic Registered Nurse (RN): Wound

About the role

MercyOne is seeking a Clinic Registered Nurse to provide patient care in outpatient settings. The RN will deliver safe, effective, evidence‑based care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, coordinate care with other clinical staff, support patient and family education, and ensure communication across healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assess, intervene, and provide direct patient care using critical thinking and nursing processes.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments (physical, psychosocial, nutritional, functional, safety, spiritual, cultural, educational).
• Administer medications and treatments safely via multiple routes and document accordingly.
• Conduct nursing care, lab and diagnostic tests, specimen collection, phlebotomy, and limited radiology procedures following policies and universal precautions.
• Assist providers with patient care, communications, scheduling, consents, admissions, referrals, and outpatient procedures.
• Communicate and collaborate with physicians, staff, patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members regarding care plans and patient needs.
• Educate patients, families, and clinical staff on treatments, medications, test preparation, discharge, and health maintenance; document education and evaluate understanding.
• Participate in staff meetings, committees, quality improvement, risk management, and performance improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation in the EMR, including assessments, vitals, symptoms, treatments, medications, education, charges, lab results, histories, and consults.
• Monitor supplies, equipment, medication stock, and office machines; follow maintenance and quality‑control protocols and report malfunctions.
• Recognize and respond to urgent/emergency patient needs and initiate emergency procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.
• Adhere to applicable Federal, State, and local laws, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, and related policies.

Requirements

• Demonstrates understanding and incorporation of the Trinity Health Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Proficient in basic computer skills (Windows, web navigation, email, MS Office).
• Ability to work with diverse groups in a collaborative, shared‑leadership environment.
• Effective communication in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Personal presence characterized by honesty, integrity, and caring, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Iowa (or compact state license where applicable).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to the population served within 3 months of hire.
• Completion of specialty classes or proof of other certifications as required for specific roles.

Schedule

Full‑time, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. No weekends or holidays.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunities for growth throughout the MercyOne system.