RN - MS

Profession:
Nursing

Specialty:
Med-surg Adult, Med-surg Mother/Baby, Med-surg Pediatric

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Weekender Day Shift (Friday-Sunday)

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience:

Minimum 0 years

License:
Valid Registered Nursing license required

Certifications:

BLS certification required or obtained within 1 month of hire

Must-Have: ACLS certification required or obtained within 6 months of hire; PALS encouraged; exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required

Description:

The Registered Nurse position provides quality, professional nursing care to patients. Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, documenting, and evaluating patient care for a group of patients. Must adapt appropriately to changes in daily assignments, patient status changes, and unit needs. This position requires providing care to Med/Surg and EICU patients. Utilize the nursing process throughout the patient's hospitalization. Ensure that patient care is individualized to meet the patient's unique needs and situation.

Possess general knowledge of disease processes and anticipated treatments, labs, vital signs, and potential complications in relation to diagnosis. Initiate, develop, and document a patient plan of care based on patient assessment and medical diagnosis. Set priorities for nursing action in accordance with departmental expectations. Provide care independently with minimal supervision within the framework of unit requirements, physician orders, and policy and procedures.

Respond to life-threatening situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols. Maintain a comprehensive understanding of procedures and treatments and explain them to patients at their level of understanding. Perform or assist with procedures per approved departmental policy and procedure. Observe and record significant condition changes or reactions for patients. Notify the provider of changes in patient condition, reactions to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents in a timely manner.

Monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems. Acknowledge physician orders through the electronic medical record (EMR) by the process of review and verification. Be proficient in medication administration, including IV therapy, as evidenced by a lack of medication errors. Initiate patient/family education plans and discharge needs according to the individualized needs of the patient/family. Delegate to and collaborate with other healthcare team members in planning and providing care based on patient needs.

Safely care for multiple patients while maintaining a safe environment for patients. Demonstrate understanding and utilization of universal precautions, asepsis, and infection control procedures. Ensure proper handling of specimens. Perform all other duties as requested. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. A two-year degree in nursing is required; BSN preferred. Intermediate proficiency with computers is required.

Excellent clinical skills and problem-solving skills are required. Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize effectively with staff, patients, and the public. Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and de-escalation skills are necessary. Continuous oral and written communication with patients, co-workers, and supervisors is essential. Position demands include repetitive movements, occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds, pulling, pushing, reaching, lifting, and stooping.

Ability to read a computer screen, detect color-coding, and read fine print will be expected.