Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $1,885 per week in Grand Rapids, MI

Assumes a leadership role and delegates appropriately to facilitate safe, quality patient care. Assesses the overall needs of the patient and analyzes the assessment data to identify potential diagnoses or issues.

Job Title: RN, MedSurg Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Agency Staff RN Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Registered Nurse License - State Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Must-Have: - Associate's Degree in Nursing - Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program - Excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills - Strong problem-solving skills - Ability to maintain confidentiality - Competency in the use of various computer hardware and software systems Description: Delivers nursing care responsibly and accountably as described professionally by nursing standards and legally by state regulations. Demonstrates competency through the nursing process, which includes assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Upholds the standards of professional performance as outlined by nursing authorities. Strives to achieve optimal outcomes. Provides evidence-based nursing care consistent with the interprofessional plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures. Communicates and collaborates with other health care team members to ensure continuity and coordination of care. Acts as a patient/family advocate. Performs point of care testing as required. Demonstrates ethical and culturally sensitive behavior. Forms decisions and actions based on ethical principles, using the Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide practice. Advocates for privacy, confidentiality, and security of patient and organizational data. Assesses the overall needs of the patient and analyzes the assessment data to identify potential diagnoses or issues. Identifies expected outcomes/goals and develops an individualized interprofessional plan of care. Evaluates patient and family educational needs and employs appropriate teaching strategies. Initiates patient discharge planning at the time of patient contact. Ensures that required documentation is performed accurately and in a timely manner. Assumes a leadership role and delegates appropriately to facilitate safe, quality patient care. Engages in activities related to the professional role and seeks to advance knowledge and competence. Participates in ongoing improvement activities for quality patient care. Actively participates in safety initiatives and completes all position and unit safety-related competencies. Performs other duties as assigned.