Wound Care Registered Nurse (RN)

About the role

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Position Purpose

The Wound Care Registered Nurse (RN) provides specialized assessment, treatment, and management of acute and chronic wounds for patients across Mercy Care Atlanta's ambulatory care settings. This role supports patient-centered, team-based care by delivering evidence-based wound treatment, patient education, and care coordination to prevent complications and promote healing.

What You Will Do

• Conduct comprehensive wound assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide evidence-based wound care, including dressing selection, wound monitoring, and debridement within scope of practice.
• Manage a variety of wounds, including diabetic foot ulcers, pressure injuries, venous and arterial ulcers, surgical wounds, and traumatic injuries.
• Collaborate with physicians, podiatrists, diabetes educators, nutritionists, social workers, and community partners to optimize patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and caregivers on wound prevention, self-care, infection recognition, nutrition, and chronic disease management.
• Maintain accurate electronic health record documentation and support quality improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in Georgia.
• Minimum two years of clinical nursing experience, including at least one year of wound care or related specialty experience.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Experience with electronic health records.
• Strong communication, patient education, and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to serving diverse and underserved populations

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Day-1 Benefits (PTO accrual, retirement plan and match, health insurance and more!)
• Opportunity to get paid daily - through DailyPay
• Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Discounts with major vendors; AT&T, Verizon, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Quicken Loans, AND MORE!
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. Enjoy lower-cost medical services when you visit facilities within the Trinity Health network.

Ministry/Facility Information

Mercy Care Atlanta, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and comprised of 300 plus colleagues, is a healthcare organization that provides a range of health services to underserved and vulnerable populations in the Atlanta, Georgia area. We are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to individuals across all demographics. Rooted in the Mercy Philosophy, we prioritize respect, integrity, compassion, and excellence in all aspects of care delivery