Seasonal RN

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Job Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides patient-centered care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role is responsible for coordinating and delivering high-quality care based on established clinical protocols and physician/provider orders. The RN collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care and desired outcomes, while maintaining a supportive and compassionate environment for patients and their families.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with organizational policies, protocols, and the nursing process.
• Conducts thorough patient assessments and documents findings accurately, reporting changes in condition to the appropriate care team members.
• Utilizes knowledge of human growth and development to provide age-appropriate care and education.
• Administers prescribed medications, monitors for side effects, and documents administration in accordance with standards of practice.
• Assists physicians during procedures within the scope of documented competency and skill level.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
• Responds to medical emergencies and participates in life-saving interventions, such as CPR and code team activities, as appropriate.
• Advocates for the rights and needs of patients, ensuring their voices are heard and respected in care planning and delivery.
• Provides patient and family education on medical conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care, ensuring understanding and adherence to instructions.
• Implements and adheres to infection control protocols to prevent the spread of healthcare-associated infections.
• Monitors and operates medical equipment (e.g., IV pumps, monitors, ventilators) as needed for patient care and safety.
• Promotes patient safety by adhering to National Patient Safety Goals and maintaining a clean, safe environment for patients and staff.
• Participates in audits, chart reviews, and compliance checks to ensure adherence to standards of practice and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates responsible decision-making in planning, delegating, and providing care based on patient needs and organizational policies.
• Documents patient care and education thoroughly and promptly in the medical record.
• Engages in professional development to maintain clinical competency and understanding of current nursing standards and regulations.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives, including data collection and process development, to enhance patient outcomes and care delivery.

Specialized RN Roles (examples you may encounter):

• Critical Care RN: administers medications and therapies, manages complex equipment, and assists with procedures.
• Emergency Services RN: fast assessment/triage, emergency procedures, stabilization interventions.
• OR Services RN: pre-, intra-, and post-operative care, scrubbing, sterile technique, monitoring.
• Cardiac Surgery RN: post-operative care, hemodynamic monitoring, support devices.
• Endoscopy RN: pre/intra/post procedure support and education.
• Obstetrics/Labor and Delivery/Post Partum/Nursery RN: prenatal care, labor support, postpartum care, newborn care, education.
• Oncology RN: chemotherapy administration, side-effect management, patient/family support.
• Orthopedics RN: perioperative and post-operative orthopedic care, immobilization management, education.
• PACU RN: post-anesthesia care, pain management, monitoring post-op recovery.
• NICU RN: neonatal monitoring, respiratory support, nutrition management, invasive procedures as applicable.
• Telemetry RN: cardiac monitoring, data analysis, emergency response.
• Dialysis RN: dialysis setup and monitoring, patient education, equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting required.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of the nursing process and clinical nursing…