RN Inpatient Wound & Ostomy Specialist - Per Diem
About the job
Provide expert consultation and hands-on care for patients with wound, ostomy, or continence needs
Perform surveillance of pressure and non-pressure wounds, including hospital-acquired conditions
Collaborate with nursing staff to develop and document individualized care plans
Develop and implement wound care protocols, policies, and evidence-based practices
Educate patients, families, caregivers, and staff on wound prevention and care
Deliver post-operative teaching for patients with new or complex wounds or ostomies
Support and manage negative pressure wound therapy
Participate in interdisciplinary committees and quality improvement initiatives
Partner with physicians and advanced practice providers to establish best-practice care plans
Coordinate care transitions and discharge planning with case management and outpatient services
Evaluate products and recommend new technologies to improve patient outcomes
Maintain accurate, timely documentation of consults, treatments, and progress notes
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required; BSN preferred
- Current New Hampshire Registered Nurse license required
- Wound Care Certification and Ostomy Certification required
- CWOCN certification preferred
- Minimum of 3–5 years of related nursing experience required
- Inpatient wound care experience preferred
- Completion of a WOCN-accredited program or equivalent experience required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication skills
- Demonstrated expertise in clinical judgment, wound care practices, and negative pressure therapy
- Able to work autonomously, prioritize tasks, and collaborate effectively across disciplines
- Commitment to professional growth, evidence-based practice, and patient-centered care
- Flexible schedule (Monday–Friday, first shift, with occasional off-shift collaboration as needed)
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree required; BSN preferred
- Current New Hampshire Registered Nurse license required
- Wound Care Certification and Ostomy Certification required
- CWOCN certification preferred
- Minimum of 3–5 years of related nursing experience required
- Inpatient wound care experience preferred
- Completion of a WOCN-accredited program or equivalent experience required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication skills
- Demonstrated expertise in clinical judgment, wound care practices, and negative pressure therapy
- Able to work autonomously, prioritize tasks, and collaborate effectively across disciplines
- Commitment to professional growth, evidence-based practice, and patient-centered care
- Flexible schedule (Monday–Friday, first shift, with occasional off-shift collaboration as needed)
Benefits
- 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