What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wound Ostomy & Continence Nurse (M-F/8a-4:30p) position at The University of Texas Medical Branch?
Education & Experience
Minimum Qualifications:
Required:
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.
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.
Primary Location
United States-Texas-Galveston
Work Locations
0516 - John Sealy Annex
Job
Nursing & Care ManagementRegular
Shift
Standard
Employee Status
Team Lead / Technical
Job Level
Day Shift
Job Posting
Jan 13, 2026, 4:04:59 PM
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- Five years clinical RN experience, including two years wound, ostomy and continence nursing experience.
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®).
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.
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.
Primary Location
United States-Texas-Galveston
Work Locations
0516 - John Sealy Annex
Job
Nursing & Care ManagementRegular
Shift
Standard
Employee Status
Team Lead / Technical
Job Level
Day Shift
Job Posting
Jan 13, 2026, 4:04:59 PM