Internal Travel Team

Emory Healthcare•Tucker, GA

2d•$66•Hybrid

About The Position

Our internal travel nursing team can be a flexible program, allowing team members the ability to tailor work/life balance to fit their lifestyle. We are seeking a capable Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse / WOC/RN who has acquired broad experience in caring for patients and has developed a sound understanding about the care of a particular patient population. Routinely uses acquired knowledge, theory, research and experience to respond to changes in clinical situations. Delivers safe, dependable and effective care to a patient population independently utilizing the nursing process. Able to apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice, and use this knowledge to personalize care for each patient/family. Communicates effectively and respectfully with the patient, the patient's family, and other members of the healthcare team. Documents of the nursing process accurately and in the appropriate format (e.g. computer, clinical pathway, chart). Utilizes patient/family input and goals in planning plan of care. Evaluates patient's response to planned care and adjusts plan of care as appropriate. Recognizes needs and advocates for patient based on knowledge of condition. Recognizes that cultural differences need to be considered in developing patient and family relationships (focus on identifying cultural norms).

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
5 years of recent Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Experience
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia.
BLS required.
Completion of an accredited WOC Nursing Education program is required

Nice To Haves

ACLS may be required.
Professional Wound, Ostomy, and Continence board certifications is required within 1 year of employment with the Emory Staffing Pool (ESP).
Wound Ostomy Certification

Responsibilities

Delivers safe, dependable and effective care to a patient population independently utilizing the nursing process
Able to apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice, and use this knowledge to personalize care for each patient/family
Communicates effectively and respectfully with the patient, the patient's family, and other members of the healthcare team
Documents of the nursing process accurately and in the appropriate format (e.g. computer, clinical pathway, chart)
Utilizes patient/family input and goals in planning plan of care
Evaluates patient's response to planned care and adjusts plan of care as appropriate
Recognizes needs and advocates for patient based on knowledge of condition
Recognizes that cultural differences need to be considered in developing patient and family relationships (focus on identifying cultural norms)