Hematology Oncology Wound Care Registered Nurse RN PRN

Banner Health•Tucson, AZ

54d•Onsite

About The Position

Good health care is key to a good life. At Banner Health, we understand that, and that’s why we work hard every day to make a difference in people’s lives. We’ve united under a common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. It’s a lofty goal, but it’s one we’re committed to seeing through. Do you like the idea of making a positive change in people’s lives – and your own? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now. Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health. 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. In this specialized role as a Certified Registered Nurse – Oncology Wound and Ostomy, the RN will perform comprehensive wound assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide expert ostomy care for oncology patients. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, monitor and document wound healing progress, implement evidence-based interventions, and educate patients and caregivers on wound and ostomy management. This position requires an active RN license and WOCN Certification (Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing). Schedule: 2 days per month requirement, no on-call, no weekends, and no holidays. 8 hour shifts, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Locations: 3838 N Campbell Ave and 1891 W Orange Grove 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/Hospice must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
Active RN license
WOCN Certification (Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing)

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.
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.
Perform comprehensive wound assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide expert ostomy care for oncology patients.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, monitor and document wound healing progress, implement evidence-based interventions, and educate patients and caregivers on wound and ostomy management.