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11 Southern NH Medical Center lists this RN Wound Care - Ostomy - Full Time (experience and certification required) opportunity in nashua, New Hampshire. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Job Description
Come work at the best place to give and receive care!
About the Job
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.
What You’ll Do
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.
Who You Are / 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.
Wound care experience preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
EPIC knowledge preferred.
Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, communication, and patient education skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced outpatient environment.
Why You’ll Love Us
Southern NH Medical Center is a 5‑time Magnet designated hospital
Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part‑time employees
Medical, dental and vision coverage
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 & Paid training courses for continued career progression & So much more!
Work Shift: Full time - 40 ours/week - Days 7:30a-6p
SolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
SolutionHealth is an integrated health system uniquely focused on providing access to high-value primary and specialty care that meets the growing needs of the communities we serve. Together, Southern New Hampshire Health and Elliot Health System, the founding members of SolutionHealth, are committed to innovative models of care and collaboration that improve the health and well‑being of more than half of million residents of our region. We start with committing to do the right thing, for each patient, always.
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Who can apply
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