Travel Nurse RN - Wound/Ostomy - $2,400 per week in Peoria, IL at TravelNurseSource
Peoria, IL 61636
About the Job
TravelNurseSource is working with Infojini Healthcare to find a qualified Wound/Ostomy RN in Peoria, Illinois, 61636!
Pay Information
$2,400 per week
About The Position
ID: 50708398 Shift: Day DAYS; 8:00AM-4:30PM Mon-Fri 5x8 Hr Description: Job Summary:To provide expertise in the management of wound, ostomy, or skin care in the Wound Center. HBO unit is a monoplace chamber facility that serves outpatients. This unit administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy and diagnostic testing to referred patients.Essential Functions:-Performs safe and effective operation of the hyperbaric chambers and system components such as TcpO2 monitor.-Administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients as prescribed by the hyperbaric physician.-Assists with monoplace patient prep. Provides technical expertise to physicians and staff.-Processes / maintains appropriate level of hyperbaric supplies. Maintains equipment maintenance and inspection files.-Calls physicians/offices to clarify physician orders.-Assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's educational requirements based on their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed.-Ensures wound/ostomy/skin plan of care is understood by those in the continuum of care also providing patient services, i.e. Home Health, DME Company, and agencies in the continuum of patient care.-Documents patient's response to interventions.-Performs a thorough and accurate patient assessment to evaluate the patient's status, level of knowledge, determine readiness for education, plan and implement appropriate teaching strategies and assess the patient's response.-Considers special patient needs when delivering nursing care.-Evaluates patient/family cultural needs to promote comfort and compliance to prescribed regimens.-Evaluates patient/family cognitive skills and adjusts education accordingly.-Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing.-Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider s orders and hospital lab procedures/policies.-Perform department data collection, post treatment follow-up calls and quality reviews.-Understand the NFPA guidelines specific to hyperbaric chambers.-Provides effective and quality wound care education and documentation to ensure optimal level of care.-Maintains knowledge of skin care, wound, and ostomy trends, standards, and education.-Facilitates product evaluation for ostomy and wound/skin care products.-Documents patient care and any changes in patient's status thoroughly and accurately.-Documents patient/family education and assessment of patient/family learning.-Assesses patients/family to desired educational method and includes that delivery method in education.-Follows all safety guidelines set forth by the NFPA guidelines regulating hyperbaric chambers.-Follows all safety guidelines, procedures, and policies specific to hyperbaric oxygen therapy.-Attends UHMS symposiums or reviews literature to maintain current information on NFPA, OSHA, TJC, PVHO, and UHMS codes and facility credentialing requirements. Provides technical expertise to physicians and staff.-Demonstrates technical knowledge of equipment and supplies.-Demonstrates knowledge of tests and procedures.-Displays and maintains pharmacology knowledge.-Actively transfers knowledge of any wound care changes to staff. Schedule ; 8:00AM-4:30PM Mon-FriSkills: Required Skills & Experience:-1-3 years of experience in/with medical/surgical clinical setting.-Basic knowledge of wound, ostomy, and skin care management.-Demonstrated clinical expertise and ability to function without direct supervision.Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements:-Required English Skills Advanced reading skills Advanced writing skills Advanced oral skills.Communication Skills:-Ability to respond appropriately to customer/co-worker.-Interaction with a wide variety of people.-Maintain confidential information.-Ability to communicate only the facts to recipients or to decline to reveal information-Ability to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanor.Computer Skills:-Basic computer knowledge: Uses word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail application, and web browser.-Comfortable within a Windows OS and learning new applications.Preferred Skills & Experience:-N/A RequiredPATIENT CARETHERAPYWRITING SKILLSRNWOUND CAREAdditionalTOXICOLOGYREGISTERED NURSEDOCUMENTATIONOSHADATA COLLECTIONCLARIFYMAINTENANCETEACHINGEducation: Required Education:-Associate's Degree Nursing.Preferred Education:-N/ARequired Certifications & Licensure:-Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License Illinois.-BLS-AHA.Preferred Certifications & Licensure:-N/A;Languages: English Read Write Speak English(Speak, Read, Write)Job Category: Clinical-Nursing Guaranteed Hours: 40.00 Contract
25798782EXPTEMP
Job Requirements
Required for Onboarding
5 Benefits of Travel NursingAdvocating for patients from diverse backgrounds and with different healthcare needs refines your patient advocacy skills, making you a more effective advocate in various healthcare settings. As a travel nurse, you'll work in various healthcare settings, gaining exposure to diverse patient populations, medical procedures, and healthcare systems. This broadens your clinical skills and enhances your adaptability. Managing assignments, travel logistics, and adapting to new environments requires effective time management. Travel nursing helps you hone your time management skills, a valuable asset in any healthcare setting. Travel nursing allows you to experience different cultures firsthand. Working in new locations exposes you to unique customs, traditions, and perspectives, fostering cultural competence and enriching your personal and professional life. Travel nursing exposes you to various healthcare professionals, including industry leaders and experts. Networking with these individuals can open doors to mentorship and career advancement opportunities.
Pay Information
$2,400 per week
About The Position
ID: 50708398 Shift: Day DAYS; 8:00AM-4:30PM Mon-Fri 5x8 Hr Description: Job Summary:To provide expertise in the management of wound, ostomy, or skin care in the Wound Center. HBO unit is a monoplace chamber facility that serves outpatients. This unit administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy and diagnostic testing to referred patients.Essential Functions:-Performs safe and effective operation of the hyperbaric chambers and system components such as TcpO2 monitor.-Administers hyperbaric oxygen therapy to patients as prescribed by the hyperbaric physician.-Assists with monoplace patient prep. Provides technical expertise to physicians and staff.-Processes / maintains appropriate level of hyperbaric supplies. Maintains equipment maintenance and inspection files.-Calls physicians/offices to clarify physician orders.-Assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's educational requirements based on their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed.-Ensures wound/ostomy/skin plan of care is understood by those in the continuum of care also providing patient services, i.e. Home Health, DME Company, and agencies in the continuum of patient care.-Documents patient's response to interventions.-Performs a thorough and accurate patient assessment to evaluate the patient's status, level of knowledge, determine readiness for education, plan and implement appropriate teaching strategies and assess the patient's response.-Considers special patient needs when delivering nursing care.-Evaluates patient/family cultural needs to promote comfort and compliance to prescribed regimens.-Evaluates patient/family cognitive skills and adjusts education accordingly.-Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing.-Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider s orders and hospital lab procedures/policies.-Perform department data collection, post treatment follow-up calls and quality reviews.-Understand the NFPA guidelines specific to hyperbaric chambers.-Provides effective and quality wound care education and documentation to ensure optimal level of care.-Maintains knowledge of skin care, wound, and ostomy trends, standards, and education.-Facilitates product evaluation for ostomy and wound/skin care products.-Documents patient care and any changes in patient's status thoroughly and accurately.-Documents patient/family education and assessment of patient/family learning.-Assesses patients/family to desired educational method and includes that delivery method in education.-Follows all safety guidelines set forth by the NFPA guidelines regulating hyperbaric chambers.-Follows all safety guidelines, procedures, and policies specific to hyperbaric oxygen therapy.-Attends UHMS symposiums or reviews literature to maintain current information on NFPA, OSHA, TJC, PVHO, and UHMS codes and facility credentialing requirements. Provides technical expertise to physicians and staff.-Demonstrates technical knowledge of equipment and supplies.-Demonstrates knowledge of tests and procedures.-Displays and maintains pharmacology knowledge.-Actively transfers knowledge of any wound care changes to staff. Schedule ; 8:00AM-4:30PM Mon-FriSkills: Required Skills & Experience:-1-3 years of experience in/with medical/surgical clinical setting.-Basic knowledge of wound, ostomy, and skin care management.-Demonstrated clinical expertise and ability to function without direct supervision.Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements:-Required English Skills Advanced reading skills Advanced writing skills Advanced oral skills.Communication Skills:-Ability to respond appropriately to customer/co-worker.-Interaction with a wide variety of people.-Maintain confidential information.-Ability to communicate only the facts to recipients or to decline to reveal information-Ability to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanor.Computer Skills:-Basic computer knowledge: Uses word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail application, and web browser.-Comfortable within a Windows OS and learning new applications.Preferred Skills & Experience:-N/A RequiredPATIENT CARETHERAPYWRITING SKILLSRNWOUND CAREAdditionalTOXICOLOGYREGISTERED NURSEDOCUMENTATIONOSHADATA COLLECTIONCLARIFYMAINTENANCETEACHINGEducation: Required Education:-Associate's Degree Nursing.Preferred Education:-N/ARequired Certifications & Licensure:-Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License Illinois.-BLS-AHA.Preferred Certifications & Licensure:-N/A;Languages: English Read Write Speak English(Speak, Read, Write)Job Category: Clinical-Nursing Guaranteed Hours: 40.00 Contract
25798782EXPTEMP
Job Requirements
Required for Onboarding
- Competency Exam
- Core Mandatory Exam
- Self Assessment (Skills Checklist)
5 Benefits of Travel Nursing
