Travel Nurse RN - Wound Care - $3,417 per week
Company: Fide`
Location: New York
Posted on: February 3, 2025
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Job Description:
Fide` is seeking a travel nurse RN Wound Care for a travel
nursing job in New York, New York.Job Description &
Requirements
Location: New York, NY--
Fid-- is currently seeking an RN with Med/Surg and Wound Care
Certification experience for a 13-week--contract in New York,
NY
Minimum Requirements:--Minimum two (2) years of experience in a
Certified Home Health Agency or post-acute care facility. Minimum
of 2 years of Public/Community Health and 2 years medical/surgical
experience required. Previous experience in PI, i.e., knowledge of
PI applications, tools and techniques and knowledge of the
development, coordination and facilitation of PI programs.Previous
experience using various computer software applications: i.e.,
Word, Excel, Access, etc.
The Wound Specialist will be responsible for providing guidance and
recommendations to a clinical team in the coordination and
rendering of specialized wound and ostomy care delivery in the
Certified Home Health Agency. This--team will include a Registered
Nurse but may extend to other members of the interdisciplinary care
team. The Wound Specialist is a part of the interdisciplinary team
that will focus on ensuring the assigned clinicians strive to
achieve quality patient care outcomes that are steeped in
evidence-based care and practices. In addition, the Wound
Specialist will engage in efficient advisement, coaching, and
mentoring strategies for the members of the care team to meet
clinical and professional goals. The Wound Specialist will stay
abreast of wound and ostomy care industry trends and regulatory
guidelines that govern the home health care team and clinical
practice.
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SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborates with home health interdisciplinary team to review
potential wound care patients for Home Care Program and
appropriately assesses their eligibility for admission to Home
Care.
As requested, conducts a comprehensive assessment of deep wounds,
skin tears, ostomies, severe burns, pressure injuries or bedsores,
continence, and diabetic foot wounds to determine potential wound
complications, immediate treatment needs, and long-term treatment
plans; works with other members of the health care team to
determine if additional treatments or changes in care are
required.
Utilizes input from patient, caregiver, physician, and peers to
devise a wound/ostomy treatment plan that is feasible within the
physical, financial, and emotional resources of the
patient/caregiver to create a care plan for the interdisciplinary
health care team including the staff nurses to follow.--
The assessments consider and record the physical, social,
psychosocial, and environmental needs of the patient as they relate
to the treatment or evidence-based care that is needed.--
Collaborates with clinical providers and health care teams to
establish individualized, comprehensive plans of care for patients
with complex wounds, ostomies, and/or continence conditions based
on patient risks, diagnosis, and individual patient needs.
Participates in the development, evaluation, and revision of all
wound and ostomy management policies for the CHHA based on
evidence-based trends and industry standards. Collaborates with
direct reports, clinical staff, and members of the clinical
leadership team in ensuring that evidence-based practices are
implemented for wound patients.
Provides patient and family education and counseling regarding
wound care, risk factors associated with pressure injury, infection
prevention, treatment measures, and other related issues; provides
teaching, guidance, and direction to personnel in rendering patient
care.--
Actively involves the patient and caregiver and direct reports
inappropriate goal setting for all cases taken under care.
Demonstrates a professional attitude and ethical conduct in
compliance with departmental standards.
Establishes and maintains a cooperative and effective working
relationship with the staff, physicians, Case
Managers and other hospital personnel, outside vendors, external
agencies, and the community at large.
Write clear and concise progress notes that reflect the
implementation of the plan of care and the patient's response to
that plan of care.
Provides guidance, education, and validation of wound and ostomy
skills to field nurses (Skilled Nurses).
Performs field visits to evaluate the skills of field nurses and/or
other disciplines.
Coordinates appropriate communication and documentation between
patients, the Home Care Program, medical professionals, and
referral sources. Participates in and follows up on all case
conferences and interdisciplinary meetings involving wound
patients.
Collaborates with appropriate staff to establish protocols, which
support best practices to achieve optimal clinical outcomes.
Serves as a clinical expert to provide field nurses with wound
treatment protocols and assists in the education of staff nurses on
how to stage wounds.--
Evaluates nursing documentation and suggest revisions to the
clinical documentation system.
Participates in providing in-services/orientation to staff
regarding wound/ostomy assessment, care, and documentation.
Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary conferences,
quality meetings/Quality Committees, and/or quality improvement
initiatives relating to wound, ostomy, and continence issues.--
Participates collection of all performance improvement data and
metrics for wound patients including but not limited to financial
and clinical metrics and assists with assigned performance
improvement data collection.--
Review clinical records to ensure compliance with departmental and
regulatory standards.
Ensures compliance with state and federal home health regulations
as well as the client's Home Care
Policies and Procedures. Participates in state or regulatory body
surveys as needed. Demonstrates sound judgment by taking
appropriate actions regarding suspected violations of corporate
compliance regulations.--
Reports all suspected compliance issues to the Chief Nursing
Officer, Director of Nursing,
Compliance Officer, or Compliance Hotline.
Participates in caseload reviews and chart audits where appropriate
and develops interventions to correct identified deficiencies.
Ensures care delivery is rendered using the nursing process and in
accordance with the New York State Department of Health and Centers
for Medicare and Medicaid Services billing guidelines
Performs other duties as assigned including home visits in times of
increased demands or scheduling issues
Compliance Items Needed For Submission:--
Current NY RN License--
Current AHA BLS
Current certification in one of the following:
Fide` Job ID #42190. 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: RN - Wound CareAbout
Fide`Fid-- is a woman-owned Business that focuses on prioritizing
top-notch candidates to healthcare facilities.-- We are passionate
about connecting talented clinicians to assist hospitals around the
country with their hiring needs.-- We do this by developing strong,
professional relationships built upon trust and commitment. We take
a personalized approach to match you with roles that align with
your skills, goals, and lifestyle.-- At Fid--, we go beyond finding
you a job and we will become a partner in advancing your
career.Benefits
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