TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39401!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: Med Surg/Telemetry
Duration: 8 weeks
Shift: 4x12 Night
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum of 2 years
License: Licensed RN able to practice
Certifications:
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- NIH Stroke Scale
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Must-Have:
- Experience in Med Surg/Telemetry nursing
Description:
The Registered Nurse performs under the direct supervision of the Patient Care Coordinator.
The nurse coordinates an assignment to achieve quality patient care.
The Registered Nurse implements the nursing process in an organized, systematic manner.
This includes assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in collaboration with the Patient Care Coordinator, Physicians, and ancillary staff.
Documentation in the Patient Care Record, direct observation by the Nurse Manager, and patient evaluations of care provide evidence of this process.
The Registered Nurse is responsible to the Patient Care Coordinator for patient care and ultimately accountable to the Nurse Manager.
Other duties may be assigned by the Patient Care Coordinator and/or Patient Care Manager.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Assesses and intervenes appropriately when a patient condition worsens and requires immediate attention.
Demonstrates ability to perform all technical skills required for the unit’s population.
This includes administering medications, starting intravenous access, maintenance of intravenous lines and Foley catheters, venipuncture, and the administration of blood products.
The nurse will apply and monitor restraints, perform sterile dressing changes, and execute both complex and routine treatments as ordered by a physician.
Demonstrates technical aptitude for working and troubleshooting equipment used in patient care.
This includes, but is not limited to, traction devices, wound vacuum systems, sequential compression devices, continuous passive motion machines, telemetry monitoring devices, and blood glucose monitoring devices.
Demonstrates aptitude for safely positioning and assisting patients using a variety of devices.
This includes abduction pillows, splints, slings, braces, neck collars, walkers, crutches, and immobilizers.
Demonstrates thorough, concise, and timely documentation.
Provides bedside shift reports and verbal communication for pertinent patient information.
Maintains clinical skills, staying current in skills, ongoing competencies, equipment, and certifications required in nursing.
Embraces the philosophy of compassionate care in all interactions with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
Implements a systematic and comprehensive plan of care.
Provides individualized care and prompt intervention when clinical changes occur.
Prevents complications in patients needing cardiac monitoring, stroke care, and medical-surgical care.
Communicates effectively and in a timely manner with others.
Adheres to and promotes established values, including customer service and compliance standards.
Demonstrates financial responsibility by using supplies efficiently and ensuring timely patient discharges.
Strives to keep incremental overtime to a minimum.
Every other weekend is required.
The Registered Nurse will be floated to any Med Surg/Telemetry unit as needed to maintain coverage.
RNs will not be assigned emergency department patients.
This position requires a professional appearance.
Hair colors must be natural or neutral.