For a limited time MaineHealth is offering a $10,000 Sign on bonus for all eligible Registered Nurses with 0-3 years of RN experience and $20,000 for Registered Nurses with greater than 3 years of RN work experience!

• Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part time RN position. Bonus amount prorated for Part time hires, per diem hires are ineligible.
• Current MaineHealth member employees are ineligible; former MaineHealth Members are ineligible until greater than 6 months separation from employment.

~ 36 Hours a week, 4 days/week, Day shift ~

Southern Maine Health Care has an immediate need for an Inpatient Wound Ostomy Nurse (RN) to join our care team. Candidates with WOCN, WCC, or WTA experience and RNs who have the passion to learn & train in this area are encouraged to apply.

Position Summary

The Inpatient Wound Ostomy Nurse will develop and lead a wound care program to include patient care protocols, documentation tools, wound care formulary, and WOCN referral criteria. Accountable for the management and coordination of wound care/tissue viability and nursing services within SMHC’s inpatient services and emergency department. Functions under the general supervision of the Wound Care Medical Director and accountable to Wound Program Nursing Director. Inpatient Wound Ostomy Nurse will coordinate and provide effective team participation and leadership within a multidisciplinary team, and assist with the provision of expert clinical advice and training to the hospital health care team. The Inpatient Wound Ostomy Nurse will liaise with other professionals and team members involved in the management of wound care in acute and chronic wounds demonstrating the ability to assess and manage patients in collaboration with the consultant physicians.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Additional Information

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system at mainehealth.org

At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.