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

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)
Posted a year ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Galveston, TX 77550, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in nursing and a minimum of five years of clinical RN experience, including two years specifically in wound, ostomy, and continence nursing.
  • Candidates must hold a current RN license in Texas and possess specific certifications related to wound and ostomy care.
  • The job involves providing, coordinating, and supporting clinical aspects of care for patients with wound, ostomy, and continence needs.
  • The role requires critical analysis of patient care systems and participation in interdisciplinary actions to enhance care quality and effectiveness.
  • The salary for this position is not specified, and UTMB Health is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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.




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