Clinician Charge Wound Ostomy Continence Registered Nurse​/RN

Overview

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7:30am - 4:00pm / Full-Time / 40 Hours

We are seeking an RN Clinician Charge with a strong background in wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) care. Preferred qualifications include hospital-based wound and/or ostomy experience, completion of a Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing Education Program (WOCNEP), and current wound and/or ostomy certification (CWON). Previous charge nurse or supervisory experience is also preferred.

• Plans, coordinates and directs the daily operations of a specific shift on a clinical unit.
• Supervises staff and facilitates communication with physicians and internal administrators to provide optimal patient and family-centered care.
• Acts as a change agent and leads efforts to strengthen systems that support the department’s mission, vision, and values.
• Demonstrates creative problem-solving, negotiation, collaboration, and effective communication.
• Provides leadership in nursing care planning and patient outcomes, including resource coordination and policy adherence.
• Mentors other Registered Nurses and develops leadership skills among staff.
• Coordinates unit staffing and evaluates operational resources to meet department needs.
• Assists in administrative activities such as budget planning and cost containment.
• Ensures compliance with educational requirements and ongoing professional development.
• Supports open, candid communication and resolves conflicts as needed.
• Leads and participates in regulatory preparation and quality improvement initiatives.
• Identifies needs for revisions to processes and tests changes where appropriate.
• Provides direction and guidance on policies, scheduling, assignments, and daily operations.
• Maintains professional practice standards and evidence-based care.
• Evaluates the impact of policies on daily operations and communicates effectively with staff and leadership.
• Addresses customer concerns and escalates issues as necessary to ensure patient safety and satisfaction.

• Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• 2 years of recent nursing experience AND a minimum of 2 years of experience in the area of concentration
• A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing
• BLS certification
• ACLS may be required for certain departments, post hire
• Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty
• If completing virtual care activities that may include multi-state practice, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire
• Must meet all Clinical Nurse Employee Commitments
• Achieves electives/points and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system
• Preferred Qualifications:
  
  Education - MSN or DNP

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.

ACCOMMODATIONS: EHC will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Leave and Accommodations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

(Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs., 34-66% of the workday; 10-20 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (frequently);
Lifting 75 lbs. max;
Carrying of objects up to 35 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:
Environmental factors may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Exposures may include blood-borne pathogens, bio-hazardous waste, chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors, communicable diseases, electrical hazards, floor surfaces, hot/cold temperatures, indoor/outdoor conditions, latex, lighting, patient care handling, radiation, shift work, travel, and use of PPE.