Emory

Wound Ostomy Continence Registered Nurse / RN

Division
Emory Univ Hosp-Midtown
Campus Location
Atlanta, GA, 30308
Campus Location
US-GA-Atlanta
Department
EHM Centralized Clinical Suppt
Job Type
Regular Full-Time
Job Number
140209
Job Category
Nursing
Schedule
7:30a-6p
Standard Hours
40 Hours
Hourly Minimum
USD $44.00/Hr.
Hourly Midpoint
USD $50.60/Hr.

Overview

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Description

7:30am - 6:00pm / Full-Time / 40 Hours 

  

We're seeking a highly skilled Registered Nurse, Wound Care Department who manage between 10-20 consults per day for the Emory Midtown Acute Care, ICU, and ED units. The Wound Ostomy Continence RN is responsible for directing agency-wide initiatives for pressure ulcer prevention, wound care, and ostomy care.

 

Job Duties:

  • 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. 

 

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.

 


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Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

 

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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