The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care by assessing patient status and implementing clinical nursing interventions. They will collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure consistent, high-quality wound service coverage and safe medication administration.
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Shift: Days (United States of America) Mercy Health About Us As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. Registered Nurse (RN) -
Outpatient
Wound
Care -
Springfield
Wound
Clinic
Job
Summary: The Outpatient Wound Care Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by: Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status Implementing clinical nursing interventions Having a highly diverse medical skillset Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes
Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment
Essential
Functions: Promote departmental plans, goals, and objectives Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to drive consistency and standardization of best practices Provide appropriate wound service coverage in the center Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and the organization’s policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned
Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (required) Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred) Master of Science Nursing (preferred)
Licensure/Certification
Must possess one of the following: Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) Registered Nurse (RN) covered by the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Current Registered Nurse (RN) applicant BLS Basic Life Support– American Heart Association (preferred upon hire, required prior to direct patient care)
Preferred
Certifications: Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN) Certified Ostomy Care Nurse (COCN) Certified Continence
Care
Nurse (CCCN)
Certified
Wound
Ostomy
Nurse (CWON)
Experience: Recent nursing experience in acute care and/or home health care (required) Experience in
Wound
Care and
Hyperbaric
Oxygen
Therapy (preferred)
Training: Wound Care Centers that offer Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Completion of Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) approved 40-hour course within 6 months of hire and completion of written exam (required) EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred) Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer. As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
What We Offer
Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
Department
OP Wound - Springfield It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing program and hold a current state licensure as a Registered Nurse. Recent nursing experience in acute care or home health is required, along with the ability to complete hyperbaric oxygen therapy training.
bachelor degree
postgraduate degree
Leadership
Organizational skills
Nursing
Medication administration
Wound care
Patient assessment
Clinical nursing interventions
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Patient care planning
Electronic health records
Basic life support
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid time off
Referral bonuses
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
Tuition assistance
Parental leave
Competitive pay
Professional development
Prescription coverage
Continuing education support
Incentives
403(b) with employer contributions
Mental health resources
FMLA leave
Backup care for children and elders
HSA/FSA options
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Springfield, Ohio
Posted
Jul 29, 2026
Application
Employer website
Market context
Ohio LPN roles remain steady
In Ohio, nursing roles like LPN positions are typically supported by steady demand across clinics, long-term care, and other care settings. Competition often centers on active state licensure, relevant bedside experience, and readiness to work within team-based care environments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your LPN credential and tailor your application to the settings where you have the strongest experience.
