Senior WOC Nurse: Wound, Ostomy & Continence

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health is seeking an experienced WOC nurse to provide and coordinate specialized wound, ostomy and continence care. You will analyze care systems and collaborate across disciplines to improve quality and cost-effectiveness, serving as a 24/7 WOC resource.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, a TX RN license, and WOC certifications (CWOCN/CWON or CWCN/COCN/CCCN). This role emphasizes leadership in clinical practice and patient advocacy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Five years clinical RN experience, including two years wound, ostomy and continence nursing experience.
• Current RN license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas.
• CWOCN® or CWON®, OR two of CWCN®, COCN®, CCCN® certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide, coordinate, and support clinical aspects of care for patients with wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) care needs.
• Critically analyzes the effectiveness of patient care systems and participates in interdisciplinary action to maximize the quality, cost and effectiveness of patient care.
• Serves as expert WOC clinical resource on 24/7 basis.

Skills

WOC Specialty

RN Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

UTMB Health is seeking an experienced WOC nurse to provide and coordinate specialized wound, ostomy and continence care. You will analyze care systems and collaborate across disciplines to improve quality and cost-effectiveness, serving as a 24/7 WOC resource.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, a TX RN license, and WOC certifications (CWOCN/CWON or CWCN/COCN/CCCN). This role emphasizes leadership in clinical practice and patient advocacy.