Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - in Santa Fe, NM

Position: Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $1,984 per week in Santa Fe, NM
Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical

Location:

Santa Fe, NM

Agency:  Mindlance Health

Pay:  $1,984 per week

Shift Information:  Nights - 3 days x 12 hours

Contract Duration:  13 Weeks

Start Date:

ASAP

About the Position
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Shift: 19:00-07:00

Description:

for resubmissions/1 opening remains2/6 - 2 Offers accepted - Start date 3/2 and 3/16

AUTO OFFERRate -$82/hrNO BLOCKED SCHEDULING OR SET SCHEDULE.SHIFT- NIGHTS (7p-7a)
START ASAP

REQUIRED:

RN STATE or COMPACT LICENSEBLS FROM AHAMUST HAVE 2 YEAR MED/SURG EXPERIENCEEMR: EPICACLS optional

Weekend  Call  Requirement /  float to other units as needed

POSITION TITLE:

Clinical Nurse I, II, III, IV DEPARTMENT:
Patient Care Services

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on the assigned units. He/she ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the unit s standards of care. He/she demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy and goals of the unit and organization.

Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice. Treats staff, physicians, patients and families with consideration and respect.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES:
Current New Mexico RN license or current Compact state license. BLS Certification required(See Required Department Certification List detailed on the last page of this document.)

SKILLS:

Current knowledge and skills appropriate to age/type of patient population served

Knowledgeable and sensitive to patients rights in the delivery of care Communicates in a clear concise manner appropriate to the developmental age of patient.  OF SUPERVISION:

-Responsible to:
Patient Care Director or Manager  pathogen C (OR, PACU, L &

D);
Bloodborne pathogen B (other Patient Care areas). Exposure to infectious diseases and x-rays.

Works in a clean, well lighted, ventilated smoke-free environment.

Subject to stressful professional relationships. Working hours are varied, with flexibility due to unexpected changes in schedule and emergencies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to handle emergency/crisis situations, prolonged, extensive or considerable standing and walking.

Requires heavy physical effort to position, push and/or transfer patients or equipment and supplies. Requires considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching. Ability to judge distance and space relationships, see peripherally, distinguish and identify different colors. Hearing and visual acuity within normal or correctable limits. Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required. ESSENTIAL  and records initial assessment and establishes priorities according to patient age, symptoms and psychosocial needs.

Re-assesses patients systematically to identify progress and trends that require intervention.

Develops and implements a measurable individualized plan of care for the patient within the time frame established by Nursing Standards of Care.

Makes comprehensive nursing decisions based on the interpretation of facts and evaluations of patient outcome; modifies the plan of care based upon the evaluations.

Participates in patient/significant other health education and discharge planning.

Implements and documents timely interventions appropriate to patient needs.

Evaluates the plan of care.

Performs various Point of Care testing procedures.

Staff  effective communication strategies, which result in intended outcomes.

Delegates unit work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of required patient care support activities.

Coordinates team assignments and makes adjustments based upon patient and unit needs; follows up on delegated patient care tasks for quality and completeness.

Utilizes the appropriate chain of command for resolution of difficult issues.

Participates in orientation of new staff/students on the unit.

Functions as a resource to visitors, physicians and staff; greeting them promptly and courteously.

Promotes a positive work environment as evidenced by demonstrating a professional, supportive attitude for the unit staff.

Being receptive and responsive to new ideas.

Participates in the unit s growth and development through various mechanisms to improve organizational performance.

Collaborates by working with others to achieve unit and organizational goals.

CUSTOMER RELATIONS: (Refer to Customer Relations for definition.)Exhibits behaviors and actions that create a high level of patient/customer satisfaction, positive patient/customer relations, and respect for the patient s/customer s rights needs, and confidentiality.

Demonstrates effective communication and human relations skills, which promote harmony and teamwork.

Presents behaviors and actions that maintain the hospital s credibility, integrity, and positive image.

Demonstrates behaviors and actions that support the mission, goals, and operations of the hospital and…