We have a new opportunity within the NHS for a Virtual Ward Nurse in Tamworth.
Band 6 Virtual Ward Nurse
Located in Tamworth
£25 p/h Umbrella (enhanced rates for weekends)
Shifts between Mon-Sun, 8am-8pm
3 month initial contract with the view of extension
Key responsibilities:
* Use autonomous clinical assessment and decision making to manage and potentially escalate any deteriorating patients.
* Taking a leading role in the clinical assessment of people in their own home environment, who have been identified as meeting the Virtual Ward admission criteria.
* Ensuring that patients on the virtual ward who have different acuity levels and have varying degree of complex needs have appropriate treatment/care packages delivered.
* Providing advice, support and guidance to colleagues and other professionals on issues relating to the patients care on the virtual ward.
Requirements:
* Registered Nurse with a valid NMC Pin
* Physical Health Assessment or equivalent qualification
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