Hours of Work :

0700-1900

Days Of Week :

2

Work Shift :

Part Time (United States of America)

Job Description :

Your Job:

The primary purpose of the Certified Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse position is: The licensed and certified CWOCN BS RN renders professional and technical Wound, Ostomy, and continence nursing to patients; Provides direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process (evaluation, treatment planning and implementation, ongoing re-assessment and discharge planning)
 
Your Job Requirements: 
 

• Graduate of an accredited baccalaureate professional nursing program required.
• Current Basic Life SupportCurrent
• CWOCN certification by Wound, Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB) or pursuit of certification within 1 year.
• Current Texas RN license
• High level of energy and motivation
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision following probation period
• Work Experience: Two (2) years recent, relevant nursing experience as licensed BS RN

 
Your Job Responsibilities:
 

• Assuring the Program objectives are successfully implemented and coordinated for all wound, ostomy and continence issues including but not limited to wound, ostomy and continence skin issue assessment, plan of care development, coordination of care, and discharge planning for patients with wound, ostomy and continence issues. 
• Assists Wound Committee in development of Standards of Practice for managing patients with wounds, ostomy and incontinence issues.
• Works with educators to educate and train the nursing staff on wound assessment, treatments, reporting and documentation of progress. 
• Works directly and in collaboration with the physicians and coordinates schedule with team members appropriately and efficiently as part of the Wound Care Team for Methodist Health Systems.
• Responsible for relationships with wound, ostomy and continence care product vendors, central supply services, and other Methodist Health Systems wound care teams and projects as they relate to inpatient and outpatient Wound Care Program.
• Maintains approved National Specialty Certification and advanced training in this clinical specialty.  This role is expected to support the vision, mission, and strategic plan and goals for Methodist Health Systems.

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas’ best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet®-designated hospital
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation programs