Registered Nurse RN Certified Wound Care Specialist PRN

Banner Health•Mesa, AZ

About The Position

Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health. Registry/Per Diem positions are utilized as needed within our facilities. These positions are great way to start your career with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities within Banner Health. When working per Diem you must work at least 2 shifts a month. Banner Staffing Services is also excited to provide Banner Bedside Commitment opportunities (Formally Banner Travel). Banner Staffing Employees can pick up 8, 10, or 13 week commitments at a wide variety of Banner facilities in the following states: Wyoming, Nevada, Nebraska, California, Arizona, and Colorado. As a valued and respected Banner Health team member, you will enjoy: ·Competitive wages ·Paid orientation ·Flexible Schedules (select positions) ·Fewer Shifts Cancelled ·Weekly pay ·403(b) Pre-tax retirement ·Employee Assistance Program ·Employee wellness program ·Discount Entertainment tickets ·Restaurant/Shopping discounts ·Auto Purchase Plan Registry/Per Diem positions do not have guaranteed hours, and no medical benefits package is offered. The WOCN or CWS certificate is required for this position. Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes employment, criminal and education) are required. Currently the schedule is Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM, no weekends. POSITION SUMMARY This position applies specialized knowledge to assess, develop, implement, and develop patient care plans for a specific patient population. Integrates specialized knowledge into patient and staff education, consultation, and coaching to enhance and develop patient care for a specialized patient population.

Requirements

Must possess a bachelor’s degree in nursing, healthcare or related field.
Must possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice, temporary RN license in state of practice, or compact RN licensure for current state of practice.
BLS certification is required.
Requires current certification in specialty area of practice such as wound/ostomy care, diabetic care, or pain management.
Must possess a strong knowledge of specialty area as normally demonstrated through 2-3 years of experience in the clinical area of specialty.
Requires critical thinking skills to assess patient needs and opportunities for staff education.
Must have effective verbal and written communication and education skills, good organizational and facilitation capabilities, and strong leadership and mentoring skills.
Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in nursing preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manages and influences the quality of patient outcomes and clinical care through application of specialized knowledge.
Collaborates with staff to integrate quality and cost improvements in clinical care.
Provides specialty focused nursing consultation on complex patient cases.
Evaluates patient needs and makes recommendations for treatment, implements interventions, and evaluates outcomes.
Serves as a specialized clinical resource to patients, families and staff to advance the quality of care.
Identifies opportunities for staff development and learning through formal and informal training and education, as appropriate.
Stays current on developments within area of specialty and integrates findings into practice, policies, and procedures.
Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies, concerning the health care of the patient.
Interacts with other health care providers in numerous settings in order to report and ask for or clarify information.
Also works with clergy to provide spiritual support.
Synthesizes and prioritizes data from multiple sources to provide support for the human response of the patient and family to changes in health status.
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.
Provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.