Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Registered Nurse

Overview

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Description

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

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.

• The RN Clinician, WOC SS is a clinician with proficient, in-depth clinical knowledge in wound, ostomy, and continence care.
• This nurse contributes to agency-wide initiatives for pressure injury prevention, wound care, and ostomy care - including pressure injury prevalence data collection, evidence-based policies and protocols, and advisement on support surfaces, products, and staff decision-making algorithms.
• This nurse contributes to educational programs.
• Provides clinical guidance to physicians and nursing staff regarding the management of complex wounds, fistulas, moisture management, and pressure injuries, and performs pre-operative stoma site marking and post-operative ostomy education for patients and families.
• Serves as a clinical resource in wound, ostomy, and continence care, integrating knowledge gained through practice and education to respond to patient and family needs.
• Demonstrates advanced assessment skills and anticipates the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes.
• Plans and implements individualized patient care drawing on clinical experience; modifies the plan of care based on patient and family input and goals.
• Determines appropriate nursing interventions for identified patient problems, symptoms, and teaching needs related to wound and ostomy care.
• Recommends the equipment, materials, and resources needed to successfully implement a wound or ostomy care plan. 
• Performs pre-operative stoma site marking and ostomy education, and develops post-operative ostomy education and care plans for patients and families.
• Anticipates patient and family learning needs and collaborates with the patient and family to identify appropriate resources. 
• Frequently acts as a resource to other nurses and colleagues regarding patient care needs and clinical decision-making. 
• Documents the nursing process accurately in the appropriate format and contributes suggestions for improving documentation processes.
• Contributes to the development and evaluation of standardized plans of care using evidence-based research within the area of specialty.
• Remains informed of clinical trends in wound, ostomy, and continence care through benchmarking and evidence-based practice.
• Manages time effectively and assists colleagues with time management.
• Ensures compliance and adherence with stated policies and procedures for a patient population.
• Plans constructive interventions based on individual patient values.
• Identifies and systematically addresses the needs of long-term or extended-stay patients to improve satisfaction.
• Works effectively as a member of the interdisciplinary team, including patient and family advisors, and serves as a resource to other team members.
• Contributes to the revision of policies, procedures, or workflows for wound, ostomy, and continence care, incorporating current evidence-based practice.
• Functions in a leadership role and serves as Charge Nurse when assigned.
• Precepts staff or students, including serving as a designated preceptor.
• Explores opportunities to improve resource utilization and support cost containment.
• Promotes cohesive team behavior among peers and provides assistance and guidance as needed.
• Delegates effectively and supports other team members in the appropriate delegation of care.
• Actively contributes to unit-based shared governance or practice council initiatives, identifying discipline-specific practice issues and helping develop or implement solutions.
• Assists in developing and monitoring staff competencies as needed.
• Role models effective listening skills and anticipates barriers to communication.
• Independently resolves routine and non-routine patient care and practice issues within own scope of practice, recognizing when a situation requires escalation to leadership or additional resources.
• Advocates for patients and challenges systems or practices that negatively impact patient or family outcomes.
• Alters interpersonal approaches to reflect cultural differences and patient values.
• Develops and sustains collaborative relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Respects and maintains the confidentiality of all patient and organizational information.
• Actively promotes open communication, psychological safety, and the One Emory Culture within the team.
• Takes appropriate action, in partnership with management, to address unacceptable practice as needed.
• Engages in ongoing professional growth and applies evidence-based practice in daily patient care.
• Meets all core standards, including current performance rating, mandatory education, and annual competencies.

Minimum Required:

• Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Completion of an accredited WOC Nursing Education program.
• Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Valid, active unencumbered Nursing license approved by the Georgia Licensing Board. ,
• 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.
• BLS certification
• ACLS may be required in designated departments.
• Must achieve certification in Wound Care and Ostomy Care within 6 months of entering the role.
• Preferred qualification: Certification: - Continence care certification 

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Additional Details

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Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [email protected]. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Physical Requirements (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs, 0-33% of the workday (occasionally); 20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing and 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 environmental 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.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare's Human Resources at [email protected]. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.