Wound Care Ostomy Nurse, RN - Home Health
Company: Tufts Medicine Care at Home
Location: Lowell
Posted on: February 2, 2026
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Job Description:
The great history of Home Health Foundation is now the future of
Tufts Medicine Care at Home. Tufts Medicine Care at Home is a proud
member of Tufts Medicine, a health system that is rethinking how
academic and community centers, local and national businesses, and
technology and service innovators can all work together. So that
clinicians can deliver expert care where it’s needed most and so
that we can bring wellness back to health care, one person at a
time. Why Join Us? Benefits you'll love, generous sign-on bonuses
and more! Our Home Health RNs tell us they love the ability to work
autonomously, to build strong rapport with their patients and
families, and the flexibility in managing their schedules. Come
join our growing health system. Job Overview This position a
Registered Nurse (RN) who specializes in the assessment and
treatment of skin, wound, pressure ulcers, and ostomies for
inpatients and also assesses and treats outpatient ostomy patients
when ordered by the prescribing MD. Within the RN scope of
practice, the model of care delivery is collaborative and
consultative with responsibilities associated but not limited to:
(1) developing and providing individualized education and plan of
care for patient/support persons (2) developing and providing
direct care as required by patient condition (3) education of
clinical staff on the plan of care (4) providing follow up
monitoring and direct patient care as required. Develops and
implements evidence-based policy and procedures and acts as a wound
and ostomy resource support to clinical staff and other members of
the health care team. Works closely with the nurse educators and
other nursing leaders to proactively develop and implement
continuing education programs, orientation classes for new
employees. Serves on committees and specialized workgroups. Job
Description Minimum Qualifications: 1. Associate’s Degree in
Nursing and completion of an accredited Nursing Program. 2.
Registered Nurse (RN) license. 3. Wound, Ostomy, and Continence
Nursing (WOCN) certification. 4. One (1) year of related
experience. Hours: Monday- Friday 8-4:30 Location: NH and MA Duties
and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below
are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not
intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and
responsibilities may be assigned. Consults as ordered by MD on
patients with complex wounds, skin, and ostomy issues and
recommends appropriate plan of care. Provides direct care to
patients with complex wound/skin care needs, including but not
limited to: marking ostomy sites pre-op, changing ostomy
appliances, and applying dressings and other interventions to
wounds, recommending best practices for pressure relief. Provides
culturally competent, individualized patient education in the
specialty area of practice to prepare patient/s.o. for self-care
and care area transition, such as to Home Care agencies and other
facilities. Develops clinical staff expertise in the delivery of
evidence based best practice skin, wound, and ostomy care via
informal unit based as well as continuing education in conjunction
with nurse educators, and other members of the health care team.
Works with leadership and under the orders of surgeons. Helps to
develop an outpatient Ostomy Clinic Visit program to follow ostomy
patients and provide education and care as needed. Continuously
evaluates products and treatment strategies to provide current,
cost effective care to patients with wound, skin and ostomy issues.
Strives to establish standardization in both products and protocols
for patient care management. Promotes optimal relationships with
local vendors/representatives of wound and ostomy supplies. Helps
develop and participates in quality management and performance
improvement monitors, collects data (including skin, wound, ostomy
reportable event issues) and implements initiatives for
improvement. Participates in Pressure ulcer prevalence studies with
goal of improving outcomes. Collaborates with health care providers
across the continuum, to provide Complete Connected Care and
advocate for patients and families in our communities served.
Actively participates in Wound Care Committee, Nursing Practice
Council, and other committees as assigned. What We Offer:
Competitive salaries & benefits that start on day one! 403(b)
retirement with company match Tuition reimbursement Fleet Car
Program At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued
for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation
philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that
attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while
rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges
reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers
are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers
relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and
internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and
aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine
provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your
health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways
we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.
Pay Range : $84,300.22 - $107,481.20
Keywords: Tufts Medicine Care at Home, Warwick , Wound Care Ostomy Nurse, RN - Home Health, Healthcare , Lowell, Rhode Island
