TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Sellersburg, Indiana, 47172!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: RN
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 3x12 Third Shift
Hours per Shift: 7 PM - 7 AM
Experience: No experience required
License: Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state
Certifications: BLS
Must-Have:
- Proficiency in administering medications, performing various medical procedures such as wound care and IV therapy, and utilizing medical equipment and technology.
- Strong assessment skills, critical thinking abilities, and the capacity to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Communication skills for collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and providing clear explanations to patients and their families.
- Deep understanding of medical terminology, disease processes, and healthcare regulations to ensure competent and safe delivery of care.
Description:
The Registered Nurse implements professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person.
This role focuses on creating a caring environment aimed at healing and wellness.
Nursing practices are based on evidence and current research, as well as policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines.
Clinical decision-making incorporates all phases of the nursing process, critical thinking, and creativity.
Nursing excellence is promoted through helping relationships among nursing staff and across other disciplines.
Responsibilities include performing and documenting comprehensive assessments in accordance with RN scope of practice and established policies.
Consideration of the patient's culture, age, and developmental level is essential.
Identifying patient risk factors and obtaining health information from family or others as necessary is a key component.
Collecting objective and subjective data is part of the assessment process.
A problem list is developed, prioritizing patient needs based on input from the inter-professional team.
Actions and interventions must be designed to be relevant to the patient’s culture and age.
Desired outcomes are determined in coordination with the patient and family, in accordance with the medical plan of care.
Patient care therapies and procedures are implemented with clinical autonomy, within the scope of practice and established guidelines.
All procedures, treatments, and processes are explained to the patient and family.
Initiatives are taken to alleviate the patient's stress and discomfort.
Recognizing and responding to changes in patient condition is crucial.
Ongoing assessment and response to procedures and therapies are documented according to hospital policy and established standards.
Setting priorities for care, organizing workloads according to patient acuity, and ensuring effective utilization of resources is necessary.
Monitoring the completion and accuracy of delegated patient care provided by other team members is part of the responsibilities.
Educational needs of patients are identified and addressed according to their comprehension level.
Facilitating the patient discharge process includes executing discharge orders in a timely manner and coordinating with case management as indicated.
Active participation in unit-based activities in support of organizational values and priorities is encouraged.
Promoting a positive group dynamic and healing environment is essential.
Assurance of nursing excellence in accordance with accepted standards and evidence-based practice is expected.
Participation in quality improvement activities and core measures is needed to enhance patient outcomes.
A holistic perspective regarding patient care is maintained throughout the process.