What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Inpatient Wound & Ostomy Specialist - Per Diem position at Southern New Hampshire Health?
Day/Evening - Per Diem
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 practices across southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts, providing coordinated, patient-centered care to thousands each year.
About The Job
The RN Inpatient Wound and Ostomy Specialist is a key member of the Patient Care Services team, providing expert consultation and direct patient care for individuals with acute and chronic wounds, ostomy, and continence-related needs. This role partners with an interdisciplinary team to assess patient needs and develop individualized, age-specific, and culturally appropriate care plans.
This position also plays a critical role in advancing clinical practice by developing educational programs, leading prevention and treatment initiatives, coordinating quality improvement efforts, and advocating for best practices in wound, skin, and ostomy care.
What You’ll Do
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 practices across southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts, providing coordinated, patient-centered care to thousands each year.
About The Job
The RN Inpatient Wound and Ostomy Specialist is a key member of the Patient Care Services team, providing expert consultation and direct patient care for individuals with acute and chronic wounds, ostomy, and continence-related needs. This role partners with an interdisciplinary team to assess patient needs and develop individualized, age-specific, and culturally appropriate care plans.
This position also plays a critical role in advancing clinical practice by developing educational programs, leading prevention and treatment initiatives, coordinating quality improvement efforts, and advocating for best practices in wound, skin, and ostomy care.
What You’ll Do
- 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
- 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
- Ability 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)
- Southern NH Medical Center is a 5-time Magnet designated hospital
- 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
- & So much more!