Certified Wound Care Nurse; RN

Highlights for Certified Wound Care Nurse (RN)

• Full time, DAYS schedule
• NO Holidays, Weekends or Call
• Member of a world-renowned, Magnet designated academic health system and home to the most extensive physician group practice in the state
• The RN will support a team of surgeons across General Surgery, Urology and Colorectal Surgery teams
• Full benefits package including a highly competitive base salary up to $141k annually, 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
• Sign on bonus eligible

• 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.
• 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

• RN Active License State of Georgia
• Completion of an accredited WOC Nursing Education program
• Current Wound, Ostomy and Continence Certification
• Minimum five (5) years of total nursing experience
• Minimum two (2) years of recent WOC nursing experience
• Current BLS certification
• Outpatient experience is a plus!
• Self-directed, independent thinker who possesses a high level of autonomy and flexibility

For immediate consideration, please apply via the link.