Wound Ostomy & Continence Nurse (M-F/8a-4:30p)

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

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Five years clinical RN experience, including two years wound, ostomy and continence nursing experience.
  

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS
Required:

• Current RN license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas.
• Must possess either one of the following certifications, Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (CWOCN®) or Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse (CWON®), OR two of the following certifications, Certified Wound Care Nurse (CWCN®), Certified Ostomy Care Nurse (COCN®), or Certified Continence Care Nurse (CCCN®).

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.