- Assignment Category: Full Time
- Pay Range: $36.95 - $57.27 **Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience
Reporting to the Senior Director for Professional Practice, the person in this position collaborates with members of the healthcare team to assess, and develop treatment plans for patients with pressure injuries as well as provide education for staff and input into evidence based practices and products to prevent pressure injuries. The person in this position responds to consults for care and education of patients with abdominal stomas, wounds, fistulas, drains, and incontinence.
Responsibilities
- Provide Specialized Ostomy Care and Support - Assess patients before and after ostomy surgery, educate patients and families, and develop discharge plans to support successful recovery and self-care.
- Manage Complex Wounds, Fistulas, and Skin Conditions - Deliver consultation and direct care for patients with wounds, fistulas, pressure injuries, skin tears, ulcers, and other skin integrity issues, including developing and evaluating treatment plans.
- Serve as a Clinical Resource and Consultant - Support hospitalized patients with existing ostomies and provide expert guidance to nurses and healthcare staff on ostomy, wound, and skin care management.
- Educate Patients and Healthcare Staff - Conduct formal and informal education, staff training, in-services, and updates on best practices, products, and advances in wound, ostomy, and skin care.
- Ensure Quality Standards and Program Oversight - Maintain certification and clinical competency, monitor outcomes (including HAPI reporting), evaluate products and supplies, maintain records and statistics, and establish standards of care for wound and ostomy services.
Qualifications
- Required:
- Education:
- The level of knowledge equivalent to that ordinarily acquired through completion of an Associate’s Degree in nursing
- completion of an accredited program in wound and ostomy care, professional education program
- Experience: Five years of clinical nursing experience. Minimum of six months to one year in specialty
- Licensure/Certification:
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts.
- Maintains board certification or becomes board certified within one year of graduation from accredited wound and ostomy programs
About Us
Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission? Apply today and bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters!
At Metrowest Medical Center - Consolidated, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
