RN Wound Care - Ostomy - Full Time (Experience And Certification Required)

Come work at the best place to give and receive care!

Job Description:

Who We Are

Southern New Hampshire Health has been a cornerstone of the region since 1893, delivering high-quality, compassionate care close to home. Anchored by Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, a 188-bed, DNV-accredited hospital in downtown Nashua with a Level III Trauma Center, Level II Special Care Nursery, and Magnet designation for nursing excellence, we offer a full spectrum of services from primary care to advanced diagnostics and specialized treatments. Our medical staff includes more than 500 providers from Foundation Medical Partners and local practices. Foundation Medical Partners, our multi-specialty group, spans more than 70 practices across southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts, providing coordinated, patient-centered 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.