Wound Care Specialist

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

Mercy Home Health Care has a need for a Full-time (1.0 FTE - 40 hours weekly) RN WOCN Consultant. This position is based from our South Philadelphia branch office and will support the City of Philadelphia.

Provide one-to-one, compassionate care and love your job

Mercy Home Health, an agency of Trinity Health At Home, provides compassionate, exceptional care where people are most comfortable:  are the area's most comprehensive home care provider with trusted quality of care. With new strategy, vision and technology, we are growing and shaping the future of healthcare!

The WOCN is responsible to provide wound care to the patients of Mercy Home Health. Coordinates treatment to provide comprehensive wound care assessments and plan of care including goals, implementation of treatment, evaluation and outcomes for patients. Provides patient, family, and staff education regarding wound management, prevention of pressure ulcers, support surfaces, dressing selections, and other therapies.

Current RN licensure with WOCN required or

Certified prepared wound, ostomy, and continence nurse (WOCN).

Valid driver’s license and car insurance.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Demonstrates ability to use problem solving, critical thinking and priority setting skills.

• Provide one-to-one care with your patients in their homes
• Enjoy a truly patient-centered focus
• Excel with supportive, motivated colleagues in an inspiring environment
• Flexibility
• Competitive salary
• Career paths and professional development
• Learn the industry's best, easy-to-use, advanced technology

• Day 1 Health, dental and vision insurance benefits
• Short and long-term disability
• 403b
• Generous paid time off
• Mileage reimbursement
• Comprehensive orientation

• Graduate of an approved nursing education program
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of PA
• One (3) years experience as a professional care nurse
• Must have current Driver’s license and reliable transportation

Mercy Home Health, an agency of Trinity Health At Home, provides compassionate, exceptional care where people are most comfortable:  are the area's most comprehensive home care provider with trusted quality of care. With new strategy, vision and technology, we are growing and shaping the future of healthcare!

EEO

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.

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.