Wound Ostomy and Continence RN Per Diem Days
About The Position
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. About Mount Auburn Hospital Mount Auburn Hospital, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, is a Harvard-affiliated, 217-bed acute care hospital serving the communities of Cambridge, Somerville, and the surrounding region. We are committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care in a collaborative and innovative environment. Position Summary Mount Auburn Hospital is seeking a skilled and compassionate Wound Ostomy Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. 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.
Requirements
- Current Massachusetts RN license required.
- ADN with relevant experience required; BSN strongly preferred.
- WOCN (Wound, Ostomy, and Continence) certification required.
- Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience; wound/ostomy nursing experience strongly preferred.
- Strong clinical assessment skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Excellent communication, teaching, and problem‑solving abilities.
- Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications, which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.
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.
- Conduct patient and family teaching related to wound and ostomy management, appliances, and long‑term care strategies.
- Serve as a resource and consultant to nursing staff and clinical teams regarding wound/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
- The Mount Auburn Hospital offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
