Heart. Soul. Expertise. That’s what defines an Emory nurse. No matter where you are in your nursing career, when you chose this distinguished profession, you chose to change lives. We are proud to be the only health system in Georgia with four Magnet®-recognized hospitals: Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Emory University Hospital, Emory University Orthopaedics and Spine Hospital and Emory Johns Creek Hospital.

Our nurses are integral members of inter-professional teams in hospitals and clinics that are committed to outstanding patient care. We’re eager to share what we learn with hospitals around the country, and the world. We’ve got the backing, knowledge, experience and permission to lead the way in developing new and better approaches to preventing and treating disease, and our patients get treatments years before anyone else.

We are seeking nurses who have completed an accredited WOC Nursing Education program.

The shift for this position is 9:00a to 5:30p

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a valid, active unencumbered Nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS Certification.
• Two years of recent (within the past five years) Registered Nursing experience.
• Completion of an accredited WOC Nursing Education program.
• Must achieve certification in Wound Care and Ostomy Care within 12 months.
• Certification in Continence Care is not required, but preferred.
• Previous experience in Wound and Ostomy care preferred.
• BLS required.
• ACLS may be required on some units.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium):

20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Nurse, WOC, Salary: $30.12/hr. min- $54.82/hr. max. 

The grade and salary of the position are based on specific criteria met within the qualifications of each level, relevant experience, skills, performance and internal equity.