Wound Ostomy and Continence Registered Nurse, 40 Hours Days

Beth Israel Lahey Health Cambridge, MA, US

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

About Mount Auburn Hospital
Mount Auburn Hospital, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, is a Harvard-affiliated, 217-bed acute care hospital serving the communities of Cambridge, Somerville, and the surrounding region. We are committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Position Summary

Mount Auburn Hospital is seeking a skilled and compassionate Wound Ostomy Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. The Wound Ostomy RN provides expert assessment, consultation, and direct patient care for individuals with complex wound, ostomy, and continence needs. This role serves as a clinical resource to nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams, supporting best practices and quality outcomes across the hospital.

This is a full-time, 40 hour day position.
Monday–Friday; occasional flexibility based on clinical needs

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive assessments of patients with acute and chronic wounds, ostomies, fistulas, drains, and skin‑integrity concerns.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
Provide direct patient care, including advanced wound treatments and ostomy education.
Conduct patient and family teaching related to wound and ostomy management, appliances, and long‑term care strategies.
Serve as a resource and consultant to nursing staff and clinical teams regarding wound/ostomy care best practices.
Participate in product evaluation, quality improvement initiatives, and development of clinical protocols.
Document clinical assessments, treatment plans, and patient outcomes in the electronic medical record.
Support hospital-wide initiatives to reduce pressure injuries and improve skin‑integrity outcomes.

Qualifications

Current Massachusetts RN license required.
ADN with relevant experience required; BSN strongly preferred.
WOCN (Wound Ostomy and Continence) certification required.
Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience; wound/ostomy nursing experience strongly preferred.
Strong clinical assessment skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Excellent communication, teaching, and problem‑solving abilities.
Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications, which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Schedule

Full-time, 40-hour day role
Monday–Friday; occasional flexibility based on clinical needs

Why Join Mount Auburn Hospital?

Part of the Beth Israel Lahey Health system with opportunities for growth and development
Collaborative, supportive, and mission-driven work environment
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
The Mount Auburn Hospital offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition

Pay Range:

$79,269.00 USD - $204,318.00 USD

The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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