Wound Care Nurse - RN

Community Hospital Corporation; Gainesville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wound Care Nurse (RN) at North Texas Medical Center (NTMC) provides specialized nursing care for wound patients across inpatient, outpatient and swing bed services. You will assess wounds, perform treatments including NPWT and dressings, document in EMR, and work with physicians and other professionals to develop healing plans.

Requirements include Texas RN licensure, BLS, ACLS within 90 days, and preferred CWCN/WCC/CWS certification.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Texas RN license.
• Minimum 2 years RN experience in medical-surgical, acute care or home health.
• CWCN / WCC / CWS certification strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR) documentation.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive wound assessments and plan care.
• Perform prescribed wound treatments and dressing changes.
• Collaborate with physicians, hospitalists, therapists, and care teams.
• Document wound care clearly and timely in EMR per policy.
• Educate patients and families on home dressing and prevention.
• Support quality improvement and skin/wound prevention initiatives.
• Assist physicians with procedures and ensure safe care delivery.

Skills

Wound assessment

EHR documentation

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

RN license in Texas

CWCN / WCC / CWS certification

BLS Certification

ACLS within 90 days

Job description

The Wound Care Nurse (RN) provides specialized clinical nursing care for inpatient, outpatient, and swing bed populations presenting with acute, chronic, surgical, pressure injuries, diabetic ulcers, or slow-healing wounds. Operating within North Texas Medical Center (NTMC), the Wound Care Nurse assesses, treats, manages, and documents wound care needs in close collaboration with attending physicians, hospitalists, wound care providers, and interdisciplinary care teams to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.

Clinical Assessment & Evaluation

Conduct comprehensive nursing evaluations of acute and chronic wounds, assessing wound dimensions, tissue viability, drainage, exudate, stoma/skin surrounding areas, vascular status, infection signs, and patient pain levels.

Wound Care Treatment & Procedures

Perform prescribed wound care treatments and dressing changes, including negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), compression therapy, topical applications, Unna boot application, and wound irrigation according to physician orders and established protocol.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Collaborate with physicians, hospitalists, physical therapists, dietitians, case managers, and outpatient services to coordinate individualized wound healing plans and care transitions.

Documentation & EMR Compliance

Maintain accurate, timely, and precise clinical documentation in the Electronic Health Record (ex. Medhost or Athena) regarding wound staging, measurements, photographs, response to therapy, and patient progress. Documentation meets current standards and policies.

Patient & Caregiver Education

Provide instruction and education to patients, families, and caregivers on home dressing changes, infection prevention, nutritional support, pressure offloading, and signs of complications.

Quality Improvement & Prevention

Monitor pressure injury tracking, infection rates, and nursing-sensitive indicators; participate in quality improvement initiatives, safety huddles, and hospital-wide skin/wound prevention programs.

Practical Nursing Skills

• Conducts all duties within the scope of practice of RN license.
• Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.
• Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
• Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services to level licensure.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to Nurse Supervisor, co-workers and physicians.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

BASIC SKILLS

• Basic computer skills
• Advanced clinical assessment and knowledge of skin integrity, wound etiology, and wound management techniques.
• Proficiency in Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation and clinical workflow integration.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

WORK EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical RN experience in medical surgical, acute care, or home health setting; prior dedicated wound care experience strongly preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Current RN license in the State of Texas, or compact state.
• Current BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification within 90 days
• Advanced clinical assessment and knowledge of skin integrity, wound etiology, and wound management techniques.
• Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN), Wound Care Certified (WCC), or Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation and clinical workflow integration.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Bilingual Spanish is preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate clinical information to patients, families, physicians, and staff.
• Additional languages a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift 50 lbs alone and 150 lbs with assistance
• May be required to assist with patients or equipment up to 500 lbs.

Ability to push, pull, lift, bend, kneel twist and reach above shoulder level