Med Surg RN

o Coordinates involvement of patient, physician, family and other health team members to manage patient care, hospital resources and services to achieve optimal level of patient care. primary nurse, is responsible and accountable for: - The overall management of the nursing care provided, assuring competent, compassionate and cost­-effective patient.

Job Title: Medical Surgical RN
Location: Berkeley CA
Shift: Day 3x12-Hour (07:00 - 19:30)
Contract: 13 Weeks contract

Requirements:
Certification Requirements:
CA RN License
BLS
NIHSS
2 years Exp required 

Floating:
May float to other units within scope of practice at hospital.
Depending on need/census
The expectation is for all travel nurses to be flexible with floating to different campuses or within the hospital. Travelers can anticipate a notice of 1.5hrs prior to shift start time in most cases. There is a shuttle provided if floating is requested.

JOB SUMMARY:
-Applying the principles of the nursing process and working within the policies/procedures of the Patient Care
Services Department and the Medical Center, the staff nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who, as the patient's
primary nurse, is responsible and accountable for:
- The overall management of the nursing care provided, assuring competent, compassionate and cost­-effective patient
care from admission to discharge;
-Assuring the safety, comfort, personal hygiene and protection of patients and performing disease prevention and
restorative measures;
-Responding to medical and environmental emergencies

JOB DUTIES:
• Provides competent, compassionate and cost effective patient care in accordance with unit, department, hospital policies, scientific principles, sound nursing practice/process, nursing objectives and standards of care:
o Plans/coordinates delivery of care to maximize efficient care delivery ensuring the safety, comfort, personal hygiene and protection of patients and maintaining a safe environment
o Sets priorities for and provides patient care in routine and complex situations
o Serves as liaison between nursing and medical staff to facilitate collaborative approach to patient care
o Coordinates involvement of patient, physician, family and other health team members to manage patient care, hospital resources and services to achieve optimal level of patient care.