Inpatient Wound Care RN Specialist (WOCN)

UT Southwestern; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan – day one coverage (h

100% preventive care coverage

Paid Time Off from day one

Retirement through TRS

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF qualified employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse specializing in wound care for inpatient duties. The role requires an Associate's Degree in Nursing, Texas RN license, BLS, and CWON certification within 3 years of hire.

Minimum of 1 year RN experience; additional certifications preferred. The RN will perform comprehensive wound care assessments, develop care plans, document interventions, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient

Qualifications

• RN wound care expertise and clinical assessment.
• Ability to work in inpatient setting and collaborate with health care team.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents physical, psychosocial, and emotional assessments for all assigned patients.
• Develops and implements an appropriate plan of care.
• Documents interventions accurately and timely; collaborates with the health care team.
• Maintains continuity of safe/effective care across shifts and units.
• Evaluates interventions and updates the plan of care as needed.
• Adheres to hospital nursing policies and standards.
• Educates patients and families and documents education provided.
• Provides supervision to unlicensed staff and new nurses.
• Assumes accountability and escalates issues appropriately.
• Resolves patient/ family concerns through proper channels.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and education modules.
• Provides community education in her area of expertise.

Skills

Wound care

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse specializing in wound care for inpatient duties. The role requires an Associate's Degree in Nursing, Texas RN license, BLS, and CWON certification within 3 years of hire.

Minimum of 1 year RN experience; additional certifications preferred. The RN will perform comprehensive wound care assessments, develop care plans, document interventions, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient