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Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it. 

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.  

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. 

We are searching for a talented RN II-Enterostomal

*UP TO $7,200 NEW HIRE SIGN ON BONUS!*

Hours: 28hrs

Shift: Day/Evening shift with weekend & holiday rotation; Flexible start times; shifts (2) 10 hour and (1) 8 hour shift

Location: Enterostomal– St. Luke’s Hospital – New Bedford, MA

Travel: Driving between hospital sites (SLH, TOH and CMH) for pre-scheduled coverage

*Sign On Details

• $7,200 New Hire Sign On with 3+ years of experience
• $6,000 New Hire Sign On with 1-3 years of experience
• $4,500 New Hire Sign On with less than 1 year of experience
• Rehires termed greater than 1 year are eligible

A career at Southcoast Health offers you: 

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve 
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package 
• Generous Earned Time Off Package** 
• Employee Wellbeing Program 
• 403B Retirement Plan with company match 
• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs 
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training 

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 20 hours. 

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Position reports to the Director, Professional Development or designee. Identify and provide care for the patient with an ostomy and/or acute skin problem in all settings. Serve as a consultant in the care of patients with complex draining wounds, fistulas, pressure ulcers and skin problems related to fecal and urinary incontinence and all types of ostomies. Collaborate with patients/families and health care providers in achieving optimal patient outcomes. Identify the learning needs of staff, patients and families in relation to the care of ostomies, wounds, pressure ulcers or other skin problems and participate in designing, implementing and evaluating comprehensive teaching programs.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• Current RN licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are required.
• Three (3) years related work experience required.
• Wound Ostomy Certification Preferred upon hire or required within 2 years of hire.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired