Senior Wound Care RN — WOCN Specialist & Educator

Pittsburgh Tomorrow; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Presbyterian is seeking a Senior Wound Care Specialist II to join our WOC care team as a full-time Registered Nurse. The role focuses on wound, ostomy, and continence care with responsibilities spanning assessment, care planning, and post-discharge follow-up.

The position requires a BSN and PA RN licensure with experience in wound/ostomy care; WOCN certification is preferred. CPR/BLS per AHA standards and ongoing professional development are expected.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Current Pennsylvania RN licensure or eligibility.
• WOCN certification (board certified) preferred.
• CPR/BLS as per AHA standards.
• Experience in wound or ostomy care: minimum 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Delivers holistic, patient-centered care using nursing process and Relationship Based Care.
• Develops, communicates, and documents individualized plans of care with patients and care teams.
• Applies clinical judgment, critical thinking and strong communication skills.
• Provides specialized WOC care, including stoma site marking and post-discharge follow-up.
• Ensures evidence-based practice aligned with professional standards and quality goals.
• Serves as a clinical educator and preceptor; supports staff development and ongoing learning.
• Participates in quality improvement and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Skills

WOC care nursing

Clinical judgment

Relationship Based Care

Communication

Preceptor & staff development

Critical thinking

Education

BSN

WOCN certification (preferred)

Job description

UPMC Presbyterian is seeking a Senior Wound Care Specialist II to join our WOC care team as a full-time Registered Nurse. The role focuses on wound, ostomy, and continence care with responsibilities spanning assessment, care planning, and post-discharge follow-up.

The position requires a BSN and PA RN licensure with experience in wound/ostomy care; WOCN certification is preferred. CPR/BLS per AHA standards and ongoing professional development are expected.