Overview:
Heart. Soul. Expertise. That’s what defines an Emory nurse. No matter where you are in your nursing career, when you chose this distinguished profession, you chose to change lives.
Emory Healthcare is the only health system in Georgia with four Magnet®-designated hospitals as well as the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet®-designated ambulatory practice. Our nurses are integral members of inter-professional teams in hospitals and clinics that are committed to outstanding patient care. We’re eager to share what we learn with hospitals around the country, and the world. We’ve got the backing, knowledge, experience and permission to lead the way in developing new and better approaches to preventing and treating disease, and our patients get treatments years before anyone else.
We’re defining a new standard of care for humankind. Are YOU ready to join us?
Required:
Two years of recent (within the past five years) Registered Nursing experience.
Completion of an accredited WOC Nursing Education program.
Must achieve certification in Wound Care and Ostomy Care within 12 months.
Additional Details:
WOCN will work 4 10-hour shifts
No weekends or holidays (Emory Healthcare observes 9 holidays each year)
Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Directs agency-wide initiatives for pressure ulcer prevention, wound care and ostomy care, to include supporting pressure ulcer prevalence data collection, evidence-based policies, procedures, and protocols, and advisement of appropriate support surfaces, products, and staff decision-making algorithms.
Develops and conducts educational programs and clinical instruction for Emory Healthcare staff and students enrolled in Emory University's Wound Ostomy Continence Education Program.
Provides advanced clinical guidance to physicians and nursing staff regarding the management of complex wounds, fistulas, moisture management, and pressure ulcers.
Determines appropriate nursing interventions for identified patient problems, symptoms, and teaching needs in respect to wound and ostomy care.
Recommends the equipment, materials, and resources needed to successfully implement a wound or ostomy care plan.
Performs appropriate pre-operative stoma site marking and ostomy education.
Develops and conducts post-operative ostomy education and ostomy care plan for the patient and family.
Performs related responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have a valid, active unencumbered Nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board.
Current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification.
Two years of recent (within the past five years) Registered Nursing experience.
Completion of an accredited WOC Nursing Education program.
Must achieve certification in Wound Care and Ostomy Care within 12 months.
Certification in Continence Care is not required, but preferred.
Previous experience in Wound and Ostomy care preferred.
BLS required.
ACLS may be required on some units.
Additional Details:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium):
20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.