TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Corbin, Kentucky, 40701!
Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Critical Care Unit (CCU)
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 3x12 First Shift
Hours per Shift: 12 hours (7A-7P)
Experience: No experience required
License: Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)
Must-Have: Proficiency in administering medications, performing various medical procedures, and utilizing medical equipment and technology. Strong assessment skills, critical thinking abilities, and the capacity to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment are essential. Communication skills are vital for collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and providing clear explanations to patients and their families. A deep understanding of medical terminology and healthcare regulations.
Description:
The RN implements professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person.
The focus is on the creation of a caring environment that promotes healing and wellness.
Nursing practices are founded on evidence, current research, hospital policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines.
Clinical decision-making incorporates all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking, and creativity.
Nursing excellence is promoted through collaboration among nursing staff and across other disciplines.
Responsibilities include assessing patient needs through comprehensive evaluations, considering culture, age, and developmental levels.
Identifying patient risk factors and presenting complaints is essential.
Collecting objective and subjective health information is part of the role.
Developing a problem list and prioritizing patient needs based on team input is required.
Actions and interventions must be designed in accordance with the patient's culture and age.
Desired outcomes should be determined in coordination with the patient and family per the medical plan of care.
Patient care therapies and procedures must be fully implemented with empowerment and clinical autonomy within the established scope of practice.
Providing explanations of procedures and alleviating patient discomfort are critical tasks.
Recognizing and communicating changes in patient condition appropriately is essential.
Ongoing assessments and documentation of responses to treatments must adhere to hospital policy and established standards.
Setting care priorities for multiple patients is a key responsibility.
Effective utilization of time and energy relative to patient acuity and care processes must be organized.
Tasks should be delegated appropriately, with oversight of team members' performance in patient care activities.
Educational needs of patients should be identified and addressed based on their comprehension levels.
Facilitating the discharge process by executing discharge orders in a timely manner is required.
Active participation in unit-based activities to support organizational values and priorities is expected.
Promoting a positive group dynamic and healing environment is essential.
Nursing excellence must be assured according to accepted standards and evidence-based practice.
Participation in department or unit quality improvement activities is important.
A holistic perspective regarding patient care must be maintained throughout the role.