Wound Ostomy and Continence RN Per Diem Days
About The Position
Mount Auburn Hospital, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Wound Ostomy Registered Nurse (RN). The hospital is a Harvard-affiliated, 217-bed acute care hospital serving Cambridge, Somerville, and the surrounding region. The Wound Ostomy RN provides expert assessment, consultation, and direct patient care for individuals with complex wound, ostomy, and continence needs. This role serves as a clinical resource to nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams, supporting best practices and quality outcomes across the hospital. This is a per diem day position, scheduled Monday through Friday.
Requirements
- Current Massachusetts RN license.
- ADN with relevant experience.
- WOCN (Wound, Ostomy, and Continence) certification.
- Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
- Strong clinical assessment skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Excellent communication, teaching, and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience with computer systems, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications, which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Access.
Nice To Haves
- BSN strongly preferred.
- Wound/ostomy nursing experience strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive assessments of patients with acute and chronic wounds, ostomies, fistulas, drains, and skin-integrity concerns.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
- Provide direct patient care, including advanced wound treatments and ostomy education.
- Teach patients and families about wound and ostomy management, appliances, and long-term care strategies.
- Serve as a resource and consultant to nursing staff and clinical teams regarding wound and ostomy care best practices.
- Participate in product evaluation, quality improvement initiatives, and development of clinical protocols.
- Document clinical assessments, treatment plans, and patient outcomes in the electronic medical record.
- Support hospital-wide initiatives to reduce pressure injuries and improve skin-integrity outcomes.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Paid time off
- Retirement benefits
- Tuition benefits
- Educational opportunities
- Individual and team recognition
- Opportunities for growth and development
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
