Southern NH Health System - Registered Nurse (RN) - Wound Care / Ostomy - Full Time

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-N 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 over 500 providers from Foundation Medical Partners, and local practices. Foundation Medical Partners, our multi-specialty group, spans 70+ locations across southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts, providing coordinated, patient-centered care to thousands each year.

What You’ll Do :

Assess patient’s condition and obtain pertinent elements of past and current history.

Perform vital signs and other wound / ostomy screenings per provider guidelines.

Conduct advance assessments of acute and chronic wounds, ostomies, and fistulas.

Triage patient calls per practice guidelines.

Evaluate the continuing wound care needs of the patients and work in collaboration with the clinical care team and other community resources to facilitate / direct an appropriate plan of care.

Order appropriate tests / medications as instructed by the provider and assist with obtaining precertification / authorization as needed.

Successfully manage clinic flow rooming patients; assist in preparation for procedure and obtain appropriate authorizations / consents.

Organize and maintain inventory of wound / ostomy supplies and medications.

Inspect and maintain eye wash station supplies, office emergency kits, and refrigerator / freezer temperature log per guidelines.

Assist the provider with examinations, diagnostic procedures, and treatments when a provider sees wound patients.

Perform specific procedures / treatments such as wraps, VACs, and complex dressing changes and manage complex ostomies and fistulas.

Respond properly to emergency codes.

Promote wellness by providing education materials and communicating provider advice / instructions.

Mentor and train new clinical staff.

Educate patient and families on self-management activities such as wound care dressings, medications, nutrition, activities, health prevention, and management of co-morbidities.

Consult with Wound Care provider as needed. Round with Wound Care provider.

Competent in assessment of peripheral pulses using Doppler.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Who You Are :

Education :   Bachelor’s degree required. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.

Licensure / Certification :   Wound Care certification required. Ostomy certification required. BLS certification required.

Experience :   A minimum of three-five (3-5) years of related nursing experience required. Wound care experience preferred.

Skills :   Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. EPIC knowledge preferred.

Why You’ll Love Us :

Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees

Short-term, long-term disability, life & pet insurance

Tuition reimbursement & Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program

403(b) Retirement savings plans

Continuous earned time accrual

& So much more!

We are 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.

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