WOC Registered Nurse

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

7d•$43 - $50

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 the WOC team and other departments to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. The RN Clinician is an experienced healthcare professional who uses clinical knowledge, research, and experience to adapt care to changing situations and the individual needs of patients and families. The role serves as a resource for colleagues and an advocate for patients and families, while contributing to developing leadership, evidence-based practice, professional growth, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited prelicensure 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 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.
An active compact/multistate license (eNLC) within 60 days of hire if performing virtual care activities that may include multistate practice; employees in the role before 11/09/2025 have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
ACLS may be required for certain departments after hire.
Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience in WOC practice.
Completion of an accredited WOC Nursing Education Program.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, effective, 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, patient, and family care partners.
Perform developing leadership duties, including Charge Nurse responsibilities 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.
Demonstrate strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
Recognize cultural differences and individualize care accordingly.
Maintain the confidentiality of patient and organizational information.
Support open communication, psychological safety, and the One Emory Culture.
Pursue ongoing 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 current performance rating, mandatory education, and annual competencies.