Wound Ostomy RN

Providence; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

You will join a culture of patient-focused care, collaborating with teams to improve outcomes for complex draining wounds, fistulae, pressure ulcers, and moisture-related skin injuries. Texas RN license and BLS are required at hire; WOCNCB certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Texas Registered Nurse License required upon hire.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association required upon hire.
• 2 years of acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient clinical services across the hospital, including the Emergency Department and Wound/Ostomy Care Clinic.
• Serve as a clinical resource and consultant for wound, ostomy, and related conditions.
• Educate patients, families, and staff; participate in research and administration as needed.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Wound Ostomy care

Patient care

Clinical consultation

Education

Research

Education

Texas RN License

WOCNCB Certification (preferred)

Job description

The hospital-based Wound Ostomy Nurse serves as a clinical resource and consultant for patients with selected disorders of the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems such as acute and chronic wounds (e.g., complex draining wounds, fistulae, pressure ulcers, vascular ulcers) ostomies, percutaneous tubes, and moisture-related skin injuries. Professional responsibilities are carried out through direct patient care, clinical consultation, education, research, and administration. The Wound Ostomy Nurse provides inpatient clinical services throughout the hospital, including the Emergency Department and Wound/Ostomy Care Clinic.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Covenant Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Upon hire: Texas Registered Nurse License
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• 2 years of Acute care experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited school.Or equivalent educ/experience
• Upon hire: Certification from Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB)

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefitsare uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering ourmissionof caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.