Registered Nurse (RN) Coordinator - Wound Care

Metrowest Medical Center - Consolidated; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development and continuing教育

Health savings accounts & dependent FS

Employee Assistance program

Employee discount program

Pet, legal, accident and critical Ill.

Job summary

Metrowest Medical Center - Consolidated in Framingham, MA seeks an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist for Ostomy, Wound, and Skin Care. The role collaborates with the healthcare team to assess and develop treatment plans, educate staff, and implement evidence-based practices to prevent pressure injuries and support ostomy patients.

You will respond to consults, manage complex wounds and skin conditions, provide direct care, and serve as a clinical resource for nurses and staff.

Qualifications

• Requires MA RN licensure with board certification within 1 year of graduation from wound/ostomy programs.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical nursing experience; specialty experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and develop treatment plans for pressure injuries and ostomy patients; educate staff on best practices.
• Provide specialized ostomy care before/after surgery; educate patients and families; assist in discharge planning.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Wound ostomy care

Staff education

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Wound ostomy care program completion

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

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.

Job Benefits

• 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

About MetroWest Medical Center

MetroWest Medical Center has been serving the community since we opened as the first public medical facility in Framingham in 1893. MetroWest Medical Center is comprised of Framingham Union Hospital and Leonard Morse Hospital, a unique behavioral health specialty center located in Natick dedicated to the mental health of our community. At Framingham Union Hospital, youll find comprehensive health care services for the entire family including 24-hour emergency care, advanced cardiac care, high-tech cancer treatments and advanced maternity care including our Special Care Level IIB nursery and high-risk pregnancy care. MetroWest Medical Center was recognized by the Joint Commission with a Gold Seal of Approval, a symbol of quality that reflects our commitment to meeting performance standards and providing safe and effective patient care. Our skilled cardiac team was recognized as one of Healthgrades Americas 100 best hospitals for Coronary Intervention and ranked among the top 5% in the nation for coronary interventional procedures in 2023. At MetroWest Medical Center, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team dedicated to improving the health of our community.

$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