Tact Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN Wound Care for a travel nursing job in Fall River Mills, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Wound Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Reports To: Outpatient Services RN
Employee Type : EXEMPT X NON-EXEMPT
POSITION SUMMARY:
RN is a registered nurse with general knowledge in areas such as IV administration, wound care, case management, within the scope of the RN standards of practice.
This position description is intended to identify some of the duties and responsibilities of this position. Mayers Memorial Hospital District reserves the right to modify, supplement, delete or augment the duties and responsibilities specified in this position description, at MAYERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT'S sole and absolute discretion.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
2. Current licensure in good standing in the state of California.
3. Maintains current CPR certification.
4. ACLS required within one year of hire date.
5. Wound care certification WOCN or WCC preferred
6. Experience with PCC Programs preferred
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
General Competencies:
1. Professional behavior is demonstrated, both when on duty and as a representative of MMHD outside of normal work hours.
2. Ability to work with others, at all levels within the organization, and collaborate effectively.
3. Above-average interpersonal, problem-solving, and written and oral communication skills.
4. A positive working relationship with patients, visitors, and facility staff is demonstrated.
5. Organizational ability and time management is demonstrated.
6. Produces deliverable products on time, within budget with minimal direction.
7. Demonstrates the ability to compile and organize data using Microsoft Office Applications. Ability to make appropriate recommendations or conclusions, given the data obtained.
8. Maintains an organized set of records, upon request, for the functions that are performed within the scope of this job.
9. Communicates appropriately and clearly to directors, managers, and coworkers.
10.Performs all assigned tasks accurately, to include proper spelling and grammar, reference materials, and minimal mathematical calculation.
11.Takes direction from others to include those employees of other departments with which he/she works on a temporary basis in accordance with the chain of command.
12.Maintains all information as confidential as appropriate, to include personnel information, and other information obtained during the course of performing job duties that is confidential.
13.Demonstrates ability to effectively use office machines in the performance of job functions.
14.Answers phone calls, assists public, and forwards appropriately if necessary and in a professional and friendly manner.
15.Other duties as assigned.
Specific Competencies:
1. Demonstrates proficiency in accurate assessment, prevention, identification, documentation and care planning/recommendation of appropriate interventions for skin and wound/ostomy care of acute, long-term care, and outpatients.
2. Acts as a resource person for nursing staff with regard to patient's skin/wound/ostomy care needs.
3. Demonstrates proficiency in accurate identification, access, assessment and care, documentation, and care planning for all types of venous access devices, including but not limited to peripheral IV's, PICC, V.A.D., Central Venous Catheters.
4. Is knowledgeable, and demonstrates competency regarding IV infusion protocols for a variety of medications including but not limited to antibiotics, blood, and blood products such as immunoglobulin.
5. Demonstrates competency in proper administration of IM/SQ injections.
6. Demonstrates competency in venipuncture and phlebotomy.
7. Demonstrates competency in sterile technique required for various catheter insertions, in addition to physician assist for sterile procedures such as paracentesis, lumbar puncture, etc.
8. Responsible for carrying out prescribed physician orders and scheduling patients to complete patient care as ordered.
9. Responsible for assessment, care planning, intervention, and re-evaluation of all patients referred to the Outpatient department.
10. Communicates significant assessment findings to the patient's physician in a timely manner.
11. Communicates clearly with patients, physicians, and staff regarding patient condition, any changes in condition, and the treatment plan of care.
12. Utilizes the nursing process and critical thinking strategies to implement individualized care.
13. Strives to consistently improve customer service through continual development of clinical expertise and current knowledge of healthcare trends and evidence based practice.
14. Is familiar with regulatory requirements as they apply to the nursing practice.
Professional Requirements:
1. Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and professional.
2. Completes annual education requirements if applicable.
3. Maintains regulatory requirements.
4. Wears identification while on duty.
5. Attends annual evaluation and participates actively in this process.
6. Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work in designated time.
7. Attends all meetings as appropriate.
8. Exhibits the mission, ethics and goals of Mayers Memorial Hospital District in the performance of job duties
9. Performs other duties, as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Willingness to work beyond normal working hours and in other positions, temporarily when necessary.
2. Is involved with personnel, visitors, and government agencies, etc., when necessary.
3. Must function independently, have personal integrity, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with other personnel, clients and support agencies.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Sits, stands, bends, lifts, walks and moves intermittently during working hours.
2. Able to lift 50 lbs.
Tact Medical Staffing Job ID . 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 and allied professionals 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 or allied professional is not only a professional adventure, but a personal adventure as well. It is an opportunity to challenge yourself, to explore a new place, and try amazing food
Make a Difference - Nurses and allied professionals make such a huge difference in so many lives. The care and compassion you show to your patients, does not go unnoticed. We know how important your jobs is, which is why we take our job as recruiters so seriously. Being able to place nurses and allied professionals 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.
