Wound Care RN - WOCN Specialist

UT Southwestern; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

On-site childcare

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a Wound Care RN - WOCN to provide wound-care services in an inpatient setting under supervision. The role emphasizes accurate documentation and collaboration with the care team.

Required are an Associate's Degree in Nursing and an active RN license in Texas, with BLS; CWON certification within 3 years of hire is expected. The department values teamwork and professional growth within a renowned medical center.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
• 1 year RN experience; specialty area requirements may apply.
• Current Texas license with BLS; CWON certification within 3 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document comprehensive wound care assessments.
• Develop and implement plans of care with critical thinking.
• Document interventions accurately and timely; communicate with care team.
• Ensure continuity of safe/effective care across shifts and units.
• Evaluate interventions and modify care as needed; document changes.
• Adhere to nursing policies and standards; provide patient and family education.
• Supervise unlicensed staff and new nurses; delegate tasks appropriately.
• Respond to patient/family complaints using appropriate channels.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and mandatory education.
• Provide community and inpatient education in wound care area.

Skills

Wound care

RN experience

CWOCN preferred

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a Wound Care RN - WOCN to provide wound-care services in an inpatient setting under supervision. The role emphasizes accurate documentation and collaboration with the care team.

Required are an Associate's Degree in Nursing and an active RN license in Texas, with BLS; CWON certification within 3 years of hire is expected. The department values teamwork and professional growth within a renowned medical center.