Wound Care Nurse

Position Summary The Ostomy/Wound Nurse functions as clinical resource and consultant in the management of ostomies, complex wounds, fistulae, pressure, vascular and diabetic ulcers, and skin care problems. Position: Wound Care Nurse. Department: Wound Care. Schedule: Full Time. Essential Responsibilities / Duties Provides pre-operative counseling, education and stoma site marking for patients undergoing ostomy surgery. Collaborates with nursing staff and other members of the healthcare team to: Devises a plan of care that promotes the ostomy patient’s physical, psychological, and social adaption. Provide education and counseling for post-operative ostomy patients, family, and significant others. Assesses the ostomy patient returning to the hospital regarding: At-home management of ostomy. Knowledge level re: ostomy care. Problems with psychological adaptation. Provides follow-up to ostomy patients after discharge as indicated. Serves as a consultant in the management of complex wounds and fistulae. Provides consultation and direct assistance to nursing staff in the management of patients with altered skin integrity (pressure, vascular and diabetic ulcers, incontinence related). Evaluates patient response to treatment plan and initiates alternative plans as indicated. Collaborates with home care agencies to facilitate smooth patient transition from acute care to home. Provides follow-up consultation to patients discharged to SEMC transitional care unit. Assists staff in maintaining current knowledge and competence in the areas of stoma care, wound and skin integrity management via 1:1 instruction, in-services and CEU offerings. Collaborates with Purchasing Department to evaluate and/or purchase contemporary wound/ostomy care products in a cost‑effective manner. Precepts WOCN students. Participates in the orientation of new staff/specialty programs (PCA). Attends and contributes toward the Nurse Practice Council meetings. May sit on the SEMC institutional review board and attend the monthly member meetings. Engages in nursing‑related clinical research, which may include recruitment, data collection, analysis, and other components of IRB-approved research studies. Attends WOCN‑specific conferences that contribute toward furthering the wound/ostomy nurse’s knowledge and clinical performance and which may be required to keep certification current. Active member of skin care committee. Audits all wound consults and monthly audits. Job Requirements Required Knowledge & Skills: n/a Education / Experience / Licensure / Technical / Other Registered Nurse in the State of MA. Bachelor’s Degree (required). BLS required. WOCN Certification required; if not current must obtain within 2 years of employment. Graduate from a WOCN accredited program. Hours likely to extend into the evening shift to accomplish hospital consults. Compensation Range: $43.04 – $101.35 per hour. (This is an estimate based on minimum qualifications; actual offer will consider education, experience, licensure and certifications.) Benefits include medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Veterans Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non‑job-related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e‑mail to View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io to let us know the nature of your request. Additional Information BMC participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. As an E‑Verify employer, prospective employees of BMC must complete a background check before beginning their employment at the hospital. All staff must be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, and receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. #J-18808-Ljbffr