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Posted: 07-Aug-25
Location: Irving, Texas
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Internal Number: 25012857
Join Baylor Scott and White Medical Center - Irving as a Registered Nurse and be part of something better!
WOCB - Wound Ostomy and Continence Care Nurse Opportunities
Shift - Mon-Fri 7-3
We are seeking a compassionate and clinically skilled WOCN Nurse to join our community hospital team. This role is responsible for the prevention, assessment, and treatment of patients with acute and chronic wounds, ostomies, and continence disorders. The ideal candidate will serve as a clinical expert, educator, and resource for nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams, promoting evidence-based practices and improving patient outcomes.
? Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct patient care and consultation for wound and ostomy management.
- Develop individualized care plans and collaborate with physicians and care teams.
- Educate patients and families on wound and ostomy care, including post-discharge instructions.
- Conduct staff education and training on best practices in wound prevention and treatment.
- Monitor and evaluate wound healing progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives related to skin integrity and infection prevention.
Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse (RN) with current state licensure.
- Certification as a Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse (WOCN) required.
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in wound and ostomy care preferred
- Strong communication, teaching, and collaboration skills.
- Experience in a hospital or community health setting preferred.
Ideal Candidate Traits:
- Patient-centered and empathetic.
- Detail-oriented with strong clinical judgment.
- Passionate about education and advocacy.
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Irving, located in Irving, Texas is part of Baylor Scott & White Health System. Established in 1964 as a community hospital, funded through the Irving Hospital Authority, the facility now offers 293?licensed beds. Each year, BSWMCI delivers care through 32,991 outpatient visits, 76,730 emergency department visits, 11,753 admissions and more than 2000 babies are born each year at this facility. BSWMCI offers care across a variety of specialties including oncology, digestive, and cardiovascular care and has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a "Best Hospital" for COPD, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Pneumonia, Stroke, Kidney Failure and Maternity care. In 2022, BSWMCI achieved its third accreditation in the Magnet Recognition Program by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), was awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award by the Commission on Cancer, and was once again voted Best Medical Center by the Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce.? For more information about Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Irving, visit BSWHealth.com/Irving.
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We welcome applicants who will serve faithfully, act honestly, never settle, and recognize that we are in it together to deliver world-class healthcare.
Why Baylor Scott & White Health
At Baylor Scott & White Health, we empower each other to create healthier communities and deliver safe and high-quality care across the?state of Texas. With more than 52 hospitals, 800 access points, a?quality?health plan and an?award-winning?research institute, you?ll enjoy endless opportunities to make your mark on the future of healthcare. At Baylor Scott and White Health, you?ll be joining a team that?s committed to better. Because better never settles. And neither should you.?
As the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott & White Health has the resources to offer a variety of career opportunities to meet your personal and professional goals.
The Baylor Scott & White Health nursing team challenges each other to innovate, to constantly raise the bar and to never settle. Every day, our diverse group of team members bring unique talents, a passion for innovation and a deep Commitment to those we serve.
Baylor Scott & White Health Registered Nurses Enjoy
· Competitive pay including an RN Bonus Program rewarding nurses for providing exceptional care and improving patient outcomes.
· Attractive Relocation Assistance for full-time candidates.
· Excellent benefits including a generous 401(k) program with company match, vacation, and paid time off (PTO), tuition assistance, immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits and wellness programs to keep you and your family healthy. (Note: benefits may vary based on position type and/or level).
· A strong shared governance model featuring unit-based councils that empower nurses and improve patient outcomes.
· Access to more than 4,000 hours of online continuing education for professional development.
· A strong system Nurse Practice Council that uses autonomy, authority, and accountability in collaboration with transformational nursing leadership to drive nursing practice throughout Baylor Scott & White Health.
· A spirit of inquiry and innovation that promotes Evidence-based practice, research, and innovations in nursing practice.
· A healthy work environment and culture of safety using inter-professional collaboration and professional competencies to meet the needs of patients to provide safe passage and quality outcomes at every encounter.
Registered Nurse Requirements
Graduate of an Accredited Nursing Program
· License/Certification
o RN - Registered Nurse
o BLS - Basic Life Support (required within 30 days of hire)
Consider a career move to Baylor Scott and White Medical Center - Irving and join our exceptional nursing team committed to something better.
Qualifications
- Completion of an associates degree in nursing from an accredited institution.
- A minimum of three years of relevant nursing experience.
- Holding an effective Registered Nurse licensure.
- Must have Basic Life Support certification or obtain it within 30 days of starting the job.