Travel Nurse RN - Wound/Ostomy in Indianapolis, IN - Excellent Benefits 2024-09-25

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: September 25, 2024

Job Description:

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Wound/Ostomy RN in Indianapolis, Indiana, 46250 About The Position Job Title: Registered Nurse Job Specialty: Wound Care Job Duration: 6 months Shift: Day - 8x5 - 8 AM to 4 PM Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience required License: IN RN License Certifications: WOCN, CWS, or WCC; BLS certification through the American Heart Association required Must-Have: - 3 years of recent Wound Care Coordinator experience - IN RN license attached to resume - Certifications attached to submission Job Description: - Manage the facility's wound care program, including standards of care and practices related to wound, ostomy, and continence patient care needs. - Provide direct patient care and assistance to staff nurses and act as a consultative service to affiliated healthcare agencies. - Develop and implement the facility wound care program in conjunction with the national standardization process, including patient care protocols, documentation tools, wound care formulary, and referral criteria. - Establish standards of care, competencies, policies, and procedures in quality, cost-efficient, and effective wound care for all clinical staff. - Act as the primary consultant to Wound Care Clinicians and a consultant to facility staff, advocating with physicians; enable clinical staff to effectively assess wounds, recommend appropriate protocols, and initiate plans of care through training and support. - Provide ongoing education to staff on products available for use in the hospital. - Evaluate all wounds upon admission and ongoing to determine treatment plans and provide early problem identification. - Provide consultation and/or assessment on patients with pressure injuries, consulting on wounds that do not show measurable signs of healing within two weeks. - In consultation with the physician, assist the primary nurse in developing an appropriate plan of care for comprehensive wound management and prevention. - Make recommendations to the physician for changes to wound care orders and provide evidence-based research support as needed. - Review medical records of patients with wounds to ensure wound assessments, care plans, and treatments are clearly and correctly documented and that appropriate wound-related treatments are being provided. - Investigate all cases with adverse events related to wounds by completing root cause analysis and developing action plans based on findings with nursing leadership. - Participate in clinical outcome monitoring, follow-up, and agency performance improvement initiatives. - Participate in quality data reporting through wound-related data set records completion. - Collaborate with support center clinical operations staff to maintain a cost-effective wound care formulary. - Assist as needed with training of new hire Wound Care Coordinators within the hospital division. 25904474EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS - AHA BLS - AHA Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Adapting to new facilities and teams challenges your problem-solving skills. You learn to navigate different protocols and procedures, honing your ability to think critically and adapt to varying healthcare contexts. Travel nursing encourages self-reliance and independence. Managing your assignments, travel logistics, and personal well-being in new locations enhances your ability to thrive in diverse circumstances. Stand out in the competitive healthcare field by showcasing a resume filled with varied experiences in different regions and healthcare settings. Employers value the adaptability and resilience gained through travel nursing. Different healthcare facilities may have varying nursing policies and procedures. Adapting to these variations helps you understand the importance of compliance and the rationale behind different policies. Travel nurses may find themselves in challenging situations that require effective crisis management. This experience can be valuable in emergency healthcare settings and disaster response teams.

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