WOC Registered Nurse

Emory•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is seeking an RN Clinician with a strong background in wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) care. Direct WOC practice experience and completion of an accredited WOC Nursing Education Program are preferred. RN Clinicians are members of interprofessional teams across hospital and clinic settings and collaborate with departments to provide high-quality, patient-centered care. The role uses clinical knowledge, research, and experience to adapt care to changing situations and individual patient and family needs, while serving as a resource for colleagues and advocating for patients and families. The RN Clinician provides safe, effective, independent nursing care; assesses patients; develops and adjusts care plans with patient and family input; documents care; identifies learning needs; and works with interdisciplinary care partners. The position also contributes to leadership, staff and student precepting, evidence-based practice, policy review, shared governance, quality improvement, and professional development. Schedule: 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m., full-time, 40 hours.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program and either 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years or recent completion of a re-entry nursing program; alternatively, graduate of an accredited prelicensure Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program with at least two years of recent nursing experience within the past five years.
Valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
BLS certification.
If completing virtual care activities that may include multistate practice, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire. Employees in the role before 11/09/2025 have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty; ACLS may be required for certain departments after hire.

Nice To Haves

Strong background in wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) care.
Direct experience in WOC practice.
Completion of an accredited WOC Nursing Education Program.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, effective, and independent nursing care using the nursing process.
Perform thorough patient assessments and recognize the impact of nursing care on outcomes.
Develop and implement patient care plans with patient and family input, adjusting plans as needed.
Document care accurately and efficiently in electronic and physical records.
Identify patient and family learning needs and recommend appropriate resources.
Delegate appropriately based on patient acuity and team member competency.
Work effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and family care partners.
Take on developing leadership responsibilities, including Charge Nurse duties when assigned.
Precept staff or students, including serving as a designated preceptor.
Identify the need for policy revisions based on evidence-based research.
Participate in unit-based shared governance or practice council activities and raise workflow, equipment, or practice issues affecting patient care.
Use strong communication and conflict-resolution skills; recognize cultural differences and individualize care.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and organizational information and support open communication, psychological safety, and the One Emory Culture.
Engage in professional growth and apply evidence-based practice in daily patient care.
Collect, report, and analyze data to improve patient care and meet organizational standards.
Participate in surveys, interviews, and other methods to identify and resolve areas for improvement.
Meet core standards, including performance, mandatory education, and annual competencies.