Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nurse (WOCN)

Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOC) nurses provide recommendations for the treatment of complex wounds requiring advanced wound care products and active therapies. WOC nurses also provide consulting services for patients that require stoma site selection, as well as pre-operative and post-operative ostomy teaching. Ideal candidate must have a BSN degree with at least two years of registered nursing experience and graduation from an accredited Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Education Program. This position requires on-call requirement every 14 to 18 weeks. Essential Job Functions: Manages outcomes for wound, ostomy and continence patients across the continuum of care by providing, coordinating and supporting clinical aspects of direct patient care. Acts as a specialty consultant to physicians, nurses, physical therapists and patients for provision of WOC care for all areas. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to assess patient needs for nursing care, patient/family education and other services. Coaches and assists team members to ensure optimum WOC patient care and efficient use of resources. Integrates knowledge of age-specific care, principles of oncology practice, institutional goals and standards, current professional practice standards and the WOC Nurses Society Standards in providing care. Integrates results and theories of research studies to improve care and actively participates in data collection and analysis. Assures continuity of care through appropriate discharge planning, coordination of services and education. With the assistance of the WOC nurse educational program instructors and the senior WOC nurses, demonstrates competency as a classroom and clinical educator to staff, patients/caregivers, participants of the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse Educational Program and the Nursing Outreach Program. Other duties as assigned. EDUCATION Required: Bachelor's Degree Nursing. and Required: Graduation from an accredited Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Education Program. Preferred: Master's Degree Nursing. WORK EXPERIENCE Required: 2 years Registered nursing experience. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required: RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure State of Texas Professional Nursing License (RN). Upon Hire and Required: BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire or Required: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Upon Hire Preferred: CWOCN - Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse Current credential from the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB). Upon Hire Preferred: ACLS - Adv Cardiac Life Support Certification as required by patient care area. Upon Hire Preferred: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Suppt Certification as required by patient care area. Upon Hire The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent [benefits](including medical, dental, [paid time off]([retirement](tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.[ Additional Information Requisition ID: 177052 Employment Status: Full-Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Days Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 101,000 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 126,500 Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 152,000 FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay Fund Type: Hard Work Location: Onsite Pivotal Position: Yes Referral Bonus Available?: Yes Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes #LI-Onsite

Created: 2025-12-05