Travel Nurse RN - Wound/Ostomy - $2,506 per week in Grand Junction, CO

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Wound Care Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 9 Experience: Minimum Years of Experience: 1 Year License: Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Issuing Authority Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) Must-Have: Required Skills: Wound Management, Wound Care, Patient Care Delivery, Nursing Fundamentals, Interdisciplinary Teams Description: The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients. The RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice, and coordination of care with other health team members. Performs appropriate assessment of physical, social, and psychological status, including cognitive, communicative, and developmental skills as appropriate. Seeks and evaluates information acquired from other members of the interdisciplinary team: patient, family, physician, non-nursing disciplines, support staff, and others. Uses assessment information and critical thinking skills to collaboratively develop an individualized plan of care. Actively seeks patient, family, team, and physician involvement to develop the plan of care, including necessary education. Collaboratively plans and prepares patients for further support needs once the current episode of care outcomes are met, including teaching, referrals, and follow-up. Directs the interdisciplinary care team via delegation, coordination, and collaboration as appropriate. Provides or delegates care consistent with the plan of care, guidelines of care, and professional licensure provisions. Demonstrates the ability to set priorities and to coordinate and organize patient care delivery through effectively managing time, supplies, and resources. Evaluates patient response to interventions through review of achievement of goals, clinical outcomes, and patient and family satisfaction. Revises the plan of care as indicated and reassesses changes as appropriate. Promotes the nursing profession and participates in the development of others. Integrates legal and ethical standards into practice and complies with regulatory standards. Practices within the scope of licensure, provides accurate and timely documentation, and understands the legal implications of care delivery.