Wound Ostomy Continence RN / Outpatient

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Take the next step in your Wound Ostomy and Continence Nursing career with Emory Healthcare and receive a sign-on bonus and relocation bonus (based on mileage eligibility) if moving to the Atlanta area.

Were seeking a skilled Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurse (WOCN) to join our Outpatient Surgical Services team at the Emory Clinic. In this role youll collaborate directly with Emory physicians and surgical teams offering integrated care during tandem appointments that support patients through specialized WOC treatment and recovery.

What Youll Do:

• Provide expert wound ostomy and continence care in outpatient clinic settings.

• Partner with surgeons and specialty teams to develop and implement patient care plans.

• Deliver education and support to patients and families navigating complex health needs.

• Act as a clinical leader in evidence-based WOC nursing practices.

What Were Looking For:

• Completion of an accredited WOCN Education Program.

• Current WOCN certification or eligibility to obtain certification.

• Passion for patient-centered care and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

We provide:

• Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Bonus for eligible candidates

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs

• Family-focused benefits

• Wellness incentives

• Ongoing mentorship development and leadership programs

• And more

8am-4:30pm / Monday-Friday / Full Time / 40 hours

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 Universitys 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 in designated departments.

• Must achieve certification in Wound Care and Ostomy Care within 12 months

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Continence Care is not but preferred.

• Previous experience in Wound and Ostomy care preferred.

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC) part of Emory University (EUV) is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet designated the Emory Clinic and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network established in 2011 is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia with more than 3450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

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