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Overview

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Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Assistance Available!

Take the next step in your Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing career with Emory Healthcare and receive a **sign-on bonus** and **relocation bonus** (based on mileage eligibility) if moving to the Atlanta area.

We’reseeking a skilled **Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse (WOCN)** to join our **Outpatient Surgical Services** team at the Emory Clinic. In this role,you’llcollaborate directly with Emory physicians and surgical teams, offering integrated care during tandem appointments that support patients through specialized WOC treatment and recovery.

What** **You’ll** **Do:

+ Provide expert wound, ostomy, and continence care in outpatient clinic settings.

+ Partner with surgeons and specialty teams to develop and implement patient care plans.

+ Deliver education and support to patients and families navigating complex health needs.

+ Act as a clinical leader in evidence-based WOC nursing practices.

What** **We’re** **Looking For:

+ Completion of an **accredited WOCN Education Program** .

+ Current WOCN certification or eligibility to obtain certification.

+ Passion for patient-centered care and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

We provide:

+ Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Bonus for eligible candidates

+ Competitive salary based on experience

+ 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

Description

8am-4:30pm / Monday-Friday / Full Time /** **40 hours

As we expand our team and optimize operations, we're exploring flexible scheduling options that could include future opportunities for 4-day work weeks (4-10's).

We are seeking a skilled Wound, Ostomy, and Continence RN who hasacquiredbroad experience and has developed a sound understanding about the care of WOC patients.

+ Directs agency-wide initiatives for pressure ulcer prevention, woundcareand ostomy care, to include supporting pressure ulcer prevalence data collection, evidence-based policies, procedures, and protocols, and advisement ofappropriate supportsurfaces, 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.

+ Providesadvanced 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.

+ Must meet all Clinical Nurse I Employee Commitments.

+ Achieves electives and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) system tomaintainposition.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) AND Completion of an accredited Wound, Ostomy, and Continence 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

+ ACLS may berequiredin designated departments.

+ Must achieve certification in Wound Care and Ostomy Care within 12 months

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Certification in Continence Care is notrequired, but preferred.

+ Previousexperience in Wound and Ostomy care preferred.

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network,establishedin 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

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 [email protected] . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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**Division** _The Emory Clinic_

**Campus Location** _Atlanta, GA, 30322_

**Campus Location** _US-GA-Atlanta_

**Department** _TEC Special Sur WOCN SJ_

**Job Type** _Regular Full-Time_

**Job Number** _145931_

**Job Category** _Nursing_

**Schedule** _8a-4:30p_

**Standard Hours** _40 Hours_

**Hourly Minimum** _USD $44.10/Hr._

**Hourly Midpoint** _USD $51.12/Hr._

Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.