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Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,314 per week in Mauston, WI

TravelNurseSource

Mauston, WI

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$2,314.44–$2,314.44
SKILLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Asepsis, Basic Life Support (BLS), Billing, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Competency, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Detail Oriented, Disease, Documentation, Documentation Plan, Drug Therapy, Electronic Medical Records, Environmental Work, Establish Priorities, Follow Through, Hospital, Infection Control, Interpersonal Skills, Intravenous Therapies, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Medical Diagnosis, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Medication Administration, Medications, Nursing, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Registered Nurse (RN), Safety/Work Safety, Sample/Specimen Processing, Surgical Nursing, Time Management, Treatment Evaluation, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
Mauston, WI
POSTED
2 days ago
TravelNurseSource is working with Prime Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Mauston, Wisconsin, 53948!

ID: 63479467 Shift: Day Shift: 3, 12 hour shifts per week. MUST be comfortable with eICU patients as well as Med/Surg. E Description: POSITION SUMMARYThe Registered Nurse position provides quality, professional, general nursing care to patients. Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, documenting, and evaluating patient care for a group of patients in the department. Must adapt appropriately to changes in daily assignments, patient status changes, and unit needs. This position requires providing care to Med/Surg and EICU patients.ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Use and perpetuate the nursing process throughout the patient's hospitalization. Ensure that patient care is individualized to meet the patient s unique needs and situation. General knowledge of disease processes and anticipated treatments, labs, vital signs, and any other potential complications in relation to diagnosis.Initiate, develop and document patient plan of care based on patient assessment and medical diagnosis and set priorities for nursing action in accordance with departmental expectations.Within the framework of unit requirements, physician orders, and policy and procedures, provide care independently with minimal supervision.Respond to life threatening situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.Maintain a comprehensive understanding of procedures and treatments and have the ability to explain them to patients at their level of understanding.Perform or assist with procedures per approved departmental policy and procedure.Observe and record significant condition changes or reaction for patients. In a timely manner, notify Provider of change in patient's condition, reaction to drug, treatment, and significant incidents.Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.Via the electronic medical record (EMR), acknowledge physician s orders by the process of review and verification. Once the order is acknowledged, follow through on order or delegate in a timely fashion.Be proficient in medication administration, including IV therapy, as evidenced by lack of medication errors.Initiate patient/family education plan and discharge needs according to the individualized needs of the patient/family, as prescribed by provider and/or hospital policy.Delegate to and collaborates with other health team members in planning and providing care based on patient needs.Safely care for multiple patients. Maintains a safe environment for patients and uses safety precautions appropriately.Demonstrate understanding and utilization of Universal Precautions, asepsis and infection control procedures.Ensure proper handling of specimens.All other duties as requested.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Required qualifications to effectively perform job. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.Two-year degree in nursing required. BSN preferred.Must hold and maintain Wisconsin Registered Nursing license. BLS certification required or obtained within 1 month of hire. ACLS certification required or obtained within 6 months of hire. PALS encouragedExceptional accuracy and attention to detail required.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with the job.Intermediate proficiency with computers is required. Excellent clinical skills and problem-solving skills required Ability to plan, organize and prioritize effectively with staff, patients, and public.Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and de-escalation skills. Ability to have continuous oral and written communication with patients, co-workers, and supervisors is essential.PHYSICAL ABILITIES Activities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.This position is generally active in nature. Repetitive movements, occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds, pulling, pushing, reaching, lifting, stooping and the ability to read a computer screen, detect color-coding and read fine print will be expected.WORK ENVIRONMENT Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. Position Billing string = Medefis Guaranteed Hours: 36 Contract Weeks:91

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