WOCN - Wound Care Dept - Full Time Days

WOCN Registered Nurse (Wound and Ostomy Care) Department

Bring your passion to Texas Health where we are Better+Together

Work location: Texas Health Fort Worth, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Work hours: Full Time Mon-Fri, 40 hour work week 7:30-4pm

Department Highlights

• Self-Scheduling that helps with work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth
• Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and engaged leadership team
• Wound and Ostomy Care Department
• May include travel to nearby facilities

Here’s What You Need

• BSN Required upon hire.
• Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing upon hire.
• BLS (AHA) prior to providing independent patient care.
• CPI training within 90 days of hire
• Certification in CWCN (Certified Wound Care Nurse) OR CWOCN (Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse) OR CWON (Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse) within 12 months of hire
• 2+ years of strong RN experience in acute care or wound care setting required
• Charge/preceptor skills preferred

In addition to the required qualifications, a successful RN will

• Demonstrate a high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, and ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain a positive, customer-focused attitude toward patients
• Possess a strong work ethic and always display a high level of professionalism
• Have basic computer skills using Medical management application systems

What You Will Do

• Responsible for delivery of wound care treatments as ordered by Physician.
• Work with other team members to resolve patient issues.
• Ensure communication with other care providers is timely, accurate, and complete.
• Post-operative patient/family teaching and discharge instructions, referrals and supply needs.
• Utilizes evidence-based practice to administer wound and ostomy care.

Additional Perks Of Being a Texas Health Nurse

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
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Questions or Concerns

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.