Wound Ostomy & Continence Nurse (WOCN) - LCH
Company: UTMB Health
Location: League City
Posted on: January 4, 2026
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Job Description:
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.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS - Functions as a WOC clinical resource to
Nurse Clinicians regarding: - Assessment of wounds, ostomy, and
continence status, care needs and monitoring parameters. -
Collaborates in developing patient focused plan addressing WOC care
needs and monitoring. - Integrates WOC care needs into care plan
for current diagnosis and treatment. - Ensures continuity of care
through appropriate discharge planning, coordination of services,
and education. - Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to
assess patient needs for nursing care, patient and family
education, and other services. - Acts as a specialty consultant to
physicians, nurses, physical therapist, and patients. - Educates
patients and families regarding WOC care in order to facilitate
recovery. - Promotes and practices patient/family advocacy and
facilitates the maintenance of ethical practice. - Makes
recommendations regarding the purchase of WOC patient care products
and equipment. - Maintains WOC data base; analyzes WOC data and
reports relevant patterns to Director of Nursing Practice and
Professional Advancement. - Provides formal/informal educational
experiences for nursing personnel in collaboration with the
educational resource personnel. - Anticipates changes in nursing
practice and develops programs with staff to meet these challenges.
- Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. Marginal or
Periodic Functions: - Participates in and/or supports new and
ongoing programs initiated within Nursing Services. - Works with
nursing students. - Participates in professional organizations. -
Provides education to community groups on request. - Represents the
institution and promotes the WOC role through organization,
organizational activities and community contacts. - Coordinates
special projects and participates on committees and task forces as
assigned. - Performs additional related duties as required. Salary
Range: Actual salary commensurate with experience. Work Schedule:
TBD 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.
Keywords: UTMB Health, League City , Wound Ostomy & Continence Nurse (WOCN) - LCH, Healthcare , League City, Texas
