What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wound Care Nurse RN / Outpatient position at Emory Healthcare?
Wound Care Nurse RN / Outpatient
Division
The Emory Clinic
Campus Location
Atlanta, GA, 30322
Campus Location
US-GA-Atlanta
Department
TEC Special Sur WOCN SJ
Job Type
Regular Full-Time
Job Number
145931
Job Category
Nursing
Schedule
8a-4:30p
Standard Hours
40 Hours
Requisition Post Information* : External Company Name
Emory Healthcare
Campus Location (For Posting) : Postal Code
30322
Campus Location (For Posting) : Address
1365 Clifton Road
Qualifications:
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
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Responsibilities:
8am-4:30pm / Monday-Friday / Full Time / 40 hours
As we expand our team and optimize operations, we're exploring flexible scheduling options that could include future opportunities for 4-day work weeks (4-10's).
We are seeking a skilled Wound, Ostomy, and Continence RN who has acquired broad experience and has developed a sound understanding about the care of WOC patients.
- 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.
- Must meet all Clinical Nurse I Employee Commitments.
- Achieves electives and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) system to maintain position.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) AND Completion of an accredited Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Education program
- Two years' experience as an RN
- Must have a valid, active unencumbered Nursing license approved by the Georgia Licensing Board.
- BLS certification
- ACLS may be required in designated departments.
- Must achieve certification in Wound Care and Ostomy Care within 12 months
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in Continence Care is not required, but preferred.
- Previous experience in Wound and Ostomy care preferred.
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