Wound Care Nurse (Full Time, Days)

Nealy Pierce, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Wound Care Nurse to join their team in a full-time position. This role offers the unique opportunity to work in an outpatient setting, supporting renowned surgeons across various specialties. Enjoy a fulfilling career without the stress of holidays, weekends, or on-call duties. The ideal candidate will develop comprehensive care plans, provide advanced clinical guidance, and lead educational initiatives for staff and students. With a competitive salary and a robust benefits package, this position promises an excellent work/life balance and the chance to make a significant impact on patient care.

Benefits

Full benefits package

401k retirement contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Relocation assistance

Wellness incentives

Life insurance

Short and long term disability

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Georgia and Wound and Ostomy Certification required.
• Minimum of 3 years nursing experience with 2 years in WOC nursing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and recommend WOC care plans for post-operative patients.
• Conduct educational programs for staff and students in wound care.

Skills

Wound Care

Ostomy Care

Patient Education

Clinical Guidance

Pressure Ulcer Prevention

Education

RN Active License

Wound and Ostomy Certification (CWOCN or CWCN)

BLS Certification

Job description

Highlights for Wound Care Nurse (Full Time, Days):

• Member of Emory Healthcare, a world-renowned, Magnet designated academic health system and the Emory Clinic, the most extensive physician group practice in the state of Georgia
• Outpatient setting supporting world-renowned surgeons across General Surgery, Urology and Colorectal Surgery teams
• Full time, DAYS schedule
• NO Holidays, Weekends or Call!
• Full benefits package including a highly competitive base salary, choice of Medical/Dental/Vision plans, life insurance, automatic 401k retirement contribution plus employer match, short term and long term disability, wellness incentives, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off (PTO) and an excellent work/life balance!
• Relocation assistance will be offered

Responsibilities of the Wound Care Nurse (Full Time, Days)

• Develop and recommend WOC plan of care for patients throughout their post-operative course
• 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 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.
• Reports to the Senior Nurse Manager, Wound Ostomy Continence Program

Requirements for the Wound Care Nurse (Full Time, Days)

• RN Active License State of Georgia
• Current Wound and Ostomy Certification required (CWOCN or CWCN)
• Minimum three (3) years of total nursing experience
• Minimum two (2) years of recent WOC nursing experience
• Current BLS certification
• Self-directed, independent thinker who possesses a high level of autonomy and flexibility

For immediate consideration, please apply via the link.