TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49506!
Job Title: RN, MedSurg
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Agency Staff RN
Duration: 26 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum 2 years
License: RN License in the State of Michigan
Certifications: BLS, NIH Stroke Certification
Must-Have:
Registered Nurse License
Basic Life Support Certification
NIH Stroke Certification
Description:
Delivers nursing care responsibly and accountably as described professionally by the American Nurses Association (ANA) and legally by the State of Michigan.
Demonstrates competency through the nursing process which includes assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Upholds the standards of professional performance as described by the ANA.
Strives to achieve optimal outcomes through ethical practice, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality of practice, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization and environmental health.
Provides evidence-based nursing care consistent with the interprofessional plan of care and according to policies and regulatory standards.
Communicates and collaborates with other members of the health care team to ensure continuity and coordination of care.
Acts as a patient/family advocate and performs point of care testing as required.
Demonstrates a high standard of moral, ethical, and culturally sensitive behavior.
Formulates decisions and actions based on ethical principles and utilizes the ANA Code of Ethics for guidance.
Advocates for privacy, confidentiality, and security of patient and organizational data.
Assesses the overall needs of the patient/family and analyzes assessment data to identify potential 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 discharge planning at the time of patient contact and facilitates a smooth transition to the next point of service or home.
Ensures documentation is accurate and timely.
Assumes a leadership role and delegates appropriately to facilitate quality patient care.
Engages in activities to advance knowledge and competence in nursing practice while completing self and peer evaluations.
Participates in ongoing improvement activities to contribute to quality patient care.
Actively participates in safety initiatives and completes all required competencies on time.
Performs other duties as assigned.