Wound Ostomy Care Registered Nurse / RN

Emory Healthcare • Atlanta, GA

143d • $44 - $51

About The Position

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, and leadership programs and more.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• 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 required.
• ACLS may be required in designated departments.
• Must achieve certification in Wound Care and Ostomy Care within 12 months.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in Continence Care is preferred.
• Previous experience in Wound and Ostomy care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs agency-wide initiatives for pressure ulcer prevention, wound care and ostomy care.
• 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.
• Monitors the adherence to documentation standards, provides feedback to staff, and implements tests of change.
• Establishes, promotes, and evaluates standardized plans of care for the unit using evidence-based research within the area of specialty.
• Collaborates with management and patient/family advisor council to develop standardized teaching materials for patient and family learning needs.
• Assumes a leadership and resource role with the interdisciplinary team.
• Functions as Charge Nurse when assigned.
• Orients staff or students as assigned in absence of designated preceptor.
• Leads and coordinates team behavior between staff members and actively fosters the development of leadership skills in others.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1.
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs.
• Family-focused benefits.
• Wellness incentives.
• Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree