Nurse III - Skin Interg​/Wound Care

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Functional

Title:

Nurse III - Skin Interg/Wound Care

Job Title:

Nurse 3/Skin Interg/Wound Care

Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm

Department:
Campus Nursing

Posting Number: 13316

Closing Date: 03/01/2026

Posting Audience:
Internal and External

Occupational Category:
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-24

Salary Range: $7,532.75 - $8,886.16

Pay Frequency:
Monthly

Shift: Day

Additional

Shift: Days (First)

Telework:
Not Eligible for Telework

Travel:
Up to 5%

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full Time/Part Time:
Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Exempt

Facility

Location:

San Antonio State Supported Living Center

Job Location City: SAN ANTONIO

Job Location Address: 6711 S NEW BRAUNFELS AVE

Other Locations:

MOS Codes: 290X,46AX,46FX,46NX,46PX,46SX,46YX,66B,66C,66E,66F,66G,66H,66N,66P,66R,66S,66T,66W

Brief

Job Description:

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence.

The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers

If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!

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The Nurse III, Skin Integrity/Wound Care Nurse performs highly complex (senior-level) nursing work within the scope of practice attributed to the skills of a registered nurse. Coordinates and evaluates nursing services and activities related to skin integrity and wound care. Makes recommendations for additions or changes to standards of care to promote skin integrity or prevent injuries. Plans, develops, coordinates, evaluates, and treats skin issues and evaluates skin/wound/ostomy care.

Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the skin integrity program operations and processes. Reviews reports and takes action according to results. Conducts skin integrity rounds and utilizes the results to identify areas of risk that can be addressed proactively to prevent new or existing skin impairments. Collaborates with others professionals to evaluate individuals for special needs or adaptive equipment. Leads the SSLC system-wide in the development and implementation of a skin integrity program, policies and procedures.

Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the skin integrity program operations and processes. Instructs, counsels, and assists individuals on issues impacting skin integrity and wound care. Develops in-service training and educational programs. Provides consultation, training, and technical assistance to all levels of staff about routine skin integrity issues, addressing identified risk factors as well as decubitus and ostomy care. Serves as a lead worker, providing direction and guidance to others.

Provides treatment to HHS employees injured in course and scope of employment. This position is supervised by the Chief Nurse Executive or Nurse Operations Officer. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

This position may be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on evenings, nights and/or weekends.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in…