Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Catheterization Lab - $2,747 per week in Fort Worth, TX

The RN promotes safe passage for patients by using knowledge of patient needs and the healthcare environment to assist patients in their healthcare journey. Clinical Inquiry: Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice and supports evidence-based practice changes.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Clinical Nursing Duration: 13 weeks Shift: AM Hours per Shift: 10 hours Experience: 1 year of Electrophysiology Lab required License: RN License Certifications: BSN, ACLS/BLS Must-Have: - Knowledge and understanding of nursing and patient care standards and procedures - Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations; standards and guidelines of certifying and accrediting bodies - Knowledge of medical terminology; principles and practices of health promotion, risk reduction, illness and disease prevention and management - Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly, both verbally and in writing - Interpersonal skills to interact with a wide range of constituencies - Critical thinking and problem-solving skills - Ability to observe changes in the medical condition of patients and effectively communicate these changes - Ability to provide age-specific, quality, patient-centered care to all patients - General computer skills, including Microsoft Office and electronic medical documentation Description: The Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensed professional who coordinates patient care delivery by the healthcare team. Using the nursing process, the RN assesses the patient and identifies nursing diagnoses based on responses to health problems. The RN develops and implements an individualized plan of care and evaluates the patient's response. The RN promotes safe passage for patients by using knowledge of patient needs and the healthcare environment to assist patients in their healthcare journey. The RN delegates interventions to healthcare personnel based on the nursing practice act, each patient's condition, and the competencies of the employee. The RN job is applicable for RNs in hospital inpatient and outpatient departments with staffing available. Essential Functions of the Role: Clinical Judgment: Conducts accurate clinical assessments according to practice standards. Identifies and prioritizes patient and family needs. Develops, implements, and evaluates the nursing plan of care and modifies plans to meet clinical outcomes. Clinical Inquiry: Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice and supports evidence-based practice changes. Caring Practices: Creates a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment for patients and families. Develops therapeutic relationships and manages both emotional and physical pain. Response to Diversity: Recognizes and incorporates patients' and families' unique differences into an individualized plan of care. Advocacy and Moral Agency: Preserves and protects the confidentiality and rights of patients and families. Creates individualized plans that reflect patient and family values and goals. Facilitation of Learning: Facilitates learning for patients and families, nursing staff, and other healthcare team members. Collaboration: Works collaboratively with colleagues to develop and implement an integrated plan of care. Systems Thinking: Uses strategies and resources for problem-solving for patients and staff. Professionalism: Participates in shared governance and decision-making processes and commits to ongoing professional growth. Key Success Factors: Knowledge of medical and professional ethics and patient privacy rights. Ability to develop, evaluate, implement, and modify patient care plans. Commitment to effective customer service delivery and teamwork.