RN Wound Care - Ostomy - Full Time (experience and certification required)

SolutionHealth • Nashua, NH

25d

About The Position

The RN Outpatient Wound and Ostomy Nurse provides specialized nursing care for patients with acute and chronic wounds, ostomies, and fistulas in an outpatient setting. Working collaboratively with providers and the interdisciplinary care team, this role focuses on comprehensive patient assessment, treatment, education, care coordination, and clinical excellence to support optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Wound Care Certification required.
• Ostomy Certification required.
• BLS Certification required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of related nursing experience required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, communication, and patient education skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced outpatient environment.

Nice To Haves

• Wound care experience preferred.
• EPIC knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and obtain relevant past and current health history.
• Perform vital signs and wound/ostomy screenings according to provider guidelines.
• Conduct advanced assessments of wounds, ostomies, and fistulas.
• Triage patient calls and provide clinical guidance following practice protocols.
• Collaborate with providers and care teams to develop and coordinate individualized care plans.
• Assist with ordering tests and medications and obtaining authorizations as needed.
• Manage patient flow, room patients, prepare for procedures, and obtain appropriate consents.
• Perform specialized treatments including wound wraps, VAC therapy, complex dressing changes, and ostomy/fistula management.
• Provide patient and family education on wound care, medications, nutrition, disease prevention, and self-management.
• Maintain inventory of wound care supplies and medications.
• Monitor and maintain clinical safety equipment and required logs.
• Mentor and train new clinical staff.
• Round and consult with wound care providers as needed.
• Utilize Doppler technology to assess peripheral pulses.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations and codes.

Benefits

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Competitive pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Education and paid training courses for continued career progression

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level