Travel Nurse RN - Electrophysiology Lab - $2,354 per week
Tact Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN Wound Care for a travel nursing job in Fort Defiance, Arizona.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty:
Wound Care - Discipline:
RN - Start Date:
ASAP - Duration:
13 weeks - 36 hours per week
- Shift:
12 hours - Employment Type:
Travel
MANDATORY WOUND CARE CERTIFICATION WITH MINIMUM 3-YEARS EXPERIENCE
Job Description:
Ability to assess, plan and implement care to patients with ostomies, draining wounds, fistulas, pressure ulcers, acute and/or chronic wounds by providing comprehensive care and teaching to patients and their families/significant others regarding the evaluation, selection, and recommendation of supplies and equipment in order to provide optimal wound and ostomy care. Assesses and identifies the needs of each ostomy/wound patient, utilizing the following pertinent information:
direct observation, examination and the medical record/EHR. Implements the nursing and medical care plans through utilization of safe and therapeutically effective interventions. Assumes a leadership role in the implementation of nursing practices that promote continuous quality improvement and desirable patient outcomes. Develops standards of care and assists in the formulation and evaluation of procedures, protocols and policies related to wound/ostomy patient care. Provides guidance to staff to identify, control or eliminate etiologic factors for skin breakdown, including selection of appropriate support surface. Assists staff to maintain current knowledge and competence in the areas of skin, wound, and ostomy management through orientation, regularly scheduled in-service programs, and review of policies and procedures according to national guidelines. Provides follow-up for patients with ostomies and wound care through outpatient clinic visits and/or phone consults and initiates appropriate referrals for medical or surgical intervention. Instructs and demonstrates to patient and/or significant other correct procedures in wound/ostomy management and care as related to stomas, appliances, irrigation techniques, peristomal skin care, etc. Analyzes stock items and recommends appropriate additions and deletions to assure quality and cost-effectiveness of products used for ostomy and wound care. Keeps current in area of expertise by participating in professional programs and organizations. Participates in quality/performance improvement projects in area of expertise and serves on various hospital-wide committees as requested. Manages the Wound Clinic operations and program development with maintenance of records and statistics and submits reports as requested. Other duties as assigned.
Tact Medical Staffing Job ID #449400. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Registered Nurse - Wound Care
About Tact Staff
Our nurses choose Tact assignments because it provides the opportunity to take on new challenges in their careers while they travel across the United States and gain enriching experiences on a professional and personal level.
Our dedicated team of staffing consultants will work with you and be your advocate as you choose to embark on new assignments. Our team is committed to providing our nurses with the most rewarding healthcare assignments and choices at primer healthcare institutions nationwide. Let us handle the details; you choose the job and location that are right for you.
Be Adventurous, Make a Difference, Travel with Tact.
Be Adventurous - Becoming a travel nurse is not only a professional adventure, but a personal adventure as well. It is an opportunity to challenge yourelf, to explore a new place, and try amazing food
Make a Difference - Nurses make such a huge difference in so many lives. The care and compassion you show to your patients, does not go unoticed. We know how important your jobs is, which is why we take our job as recruiters so seriously. Being able to place nurses in hospitals, where you are doing something as crucial as saving lives, is something we feel thankful to be able to do.
Travel with Tact - From the moment we receive your resume we begin trying to build a relationship with you. We know the importance of becoming your friend, before becoming your recruiter. Building friendly, yet professional relationships allows us to discover what you truly want and don't want in a travel assignment.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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