Travel Nurse RN - Urology
Milwaukee, WI
Magnet Medical
4x10 hrs, Days

Patient Assessment and Care:

• Conduct thorough assessments of patients with urological conditions, including medical history, physical exams, vital signs, and laboratory results.
• Monitor and evaluate patients’ responses to treatments, medications, and urological procedures.
• Provide care for patients undergoing urological surgeries, including preoperative preparation, postoperative monitoring, and pain management.
• Educate patients on their condition, treatment options, and how to manage symptoms at home, such as catheter care or managing incontinence.

Preoperative and Postoperative Care:

• Prepare patients for urological procedures (e.g., cystoscopy, prostatectomy, nephrectomy) by explaining the procedure and ensuring informed consent is obtained.
• Administer prescribed medications, including antibiotics and pain management, in preparation for or after urological procedures.
• Monitor for postoperative complications such as bleeding, infection, or urinary retention and report concerns to the medical team.
• Provide wound care, including catheter insertion and maintenance, post-surgery.

Urological Procedure Support:

• Assist in urological diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including catheterization, cystoscopy, bladder instillations, and biopsies.
• Ensure the proper use and maintenance of urological equipment, such as catheters, drainage tubes, and collection devices.
• Monitor the patient’s condition during procedures and assist the physician as needed.

Patient Education and Counseling:

• Educate patients about managing urological conditions, including lifestyle changes, dietary modifications, and fluid management.
• Instruct patients on self-care techniques, such as catheter care, bladder training, and pelvic floor exercises for conditions like incontinence.
• Provide counseling and support to patients with chronic urological conditions, including those facing diagnoses like prostate cancer or kidney disease.
• Provide information on preventive measures to avoid recurrent infections, manage urinary retention, or prevent kidney stones.

Infection Control and Safety:

• Follow strict infection control practices when handling urological devices, such as catheters, to prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs) and other complications.
• Administer and monitor prescribed antibiotics to prevent or treat infections.
• Ensure proper aseptic technique when performing procedures like catheter insertion or wound dressing changes.

Collaboration and Care Coordination:

• Work closely with urologists, surgical teams, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
• Coordinate care across various healthcare settings, such as outpatient clinics, inpatient units, and home care.
• Collaborate with dietitians, physical therapists, and other specialists to address any additional needs related to the patient’s urological health.

Pain Management:

• Assess and manage pain related to urological conditions, procedures, or surgeries.
• Administer prescribed pain medications and monitor their effectiveness.
• Use alternative pain management strategies such as relaxation techniques, heat/cold therapy, or bladder retraining.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of patient assessments, procedures, treatments, medications, and patient responses in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Report any adverse events, changes in patient status, or complications to the healthcare team in a timely manner.
• Ensure all documentation complies with legal, regulatory, and hospital standards.

Professional Development and Quality Improvement:

• Participate in continuing education to stay current with advances in urological care and nursing practices.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and care standards for urology patients.
• Stay updated on new urological procedures, treatments, and technologies to ensure high-quality care.