Internal Travel Team

Emory•Atlanta, GA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Emory Healthcare is seeking a capable Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse (WOC/RN) for their internal travel nursing team. This role offers flexibility to tailor work-life balance and involves travel between Emory locations. The nurse will provide safe, dependable, and effective care to patients, utilizing the nursing process and the Synergy Model for Care. Responsibilities include communicating effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams, documenting care accurately, and utilizing patient/family input for care planning. The nurse will evaluate patient responses and adjust care plans as needed, advocating for patients based on their condition and considering cultural differences.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
5 years of recent Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Experience
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia.
BLS required.
ACLS may be required.
Completion of an accredited WOC Nursing Education program is required.

Nice To Haves

Professional Wound, Ostomy, and Continence board certifications is required within 1 year of employment with the Emory Staffing Pool (ESP).
Wound Ostomy Certification

Responsibilities

Routinely uses acquired knowledge, theory, research and experience to respond to changes in clinical situations.
Delivers safe, dependable and effective care to a patient population independently utilizing the nursing process.
Able to apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice, and use this knowledge to personalize care for each patient/family.
Communicates effectively and respectfully with the patient, the patient's family, and other members of the healthcare team.
Documents of the nursing process accurately and in the appropriate format (e.g. computer, clinical pathway, chart).
Utilizes patient/family input and goals in planning plan of care.
Evaluates patient's response to planned care and adjusts plan of care as appropriate.
Recognizes needs and advocates for patient based on knowledge of condition.
Recognizes that cultural differences need to be considered in developing patient and family relationships (focus on identifying cultural norms).