WOC Registered Nurse

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

We are seeking a RN Clinician with a strong background in wound, ostomy, and continence (W.O.C) care. Direct experience in WOC practice and completion of an accredited WOC Nursing Education Program are preferred. Our RN Clinicians are integral members of interprofessional teams across hospital and clinic settings, committed to delivering outstanding patient care. This role supports a strong, unified WOC team that partners collaboratively with departments to ensure high-quality, patient-centered outcomes. Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare. At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs...and more! Job Summary: 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.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Completion of an accredited WOC 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.
Nursing Specialty Certification
If completing virtual care activities that may include multi-state practice, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire. Employees in role prior to 11/09/2025 will have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.