Ostomy & Wound Care RN Specialist

Tenet; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Generous paid time off

Career development

Job summary

MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham, MA is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to lead ostomy and wound care for inpatient and post-acute patients. You will assess patients, educate families, and discharge planning to support recovery and self-care.

You will collaborate with healthcare teams, ensure quality standards, monitor outcomes including HAPI reporting, and serve as a clinical resource for ostomy, wound, and skin care education.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in nursing required or equivalent
• Five years of clinical nursing experience with six months to one year in specialty
• Current RN licensure in Massachusetts and board certification within one year of graduation from wound/ostomy programs

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.

Skills

Nursing

Patient education

Clinical assessment

Education

Associate’s Degree in nursing

Wound ostomy care certification program

Job description

MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham, MA is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to lead ostomy and wound care for inpatient and post-acute patients. You will assess patients, educate families, and discharge planning to support recovery and self-care.

You will collaborate with healthcare teams, ensure quality standards, monitor outcomes including HAPI reporting, and serve as a clinical resource for ostomy, wound, and skin care education.