TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified OR RN in Visalia, California, 93291!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Operating Room
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Day
Hours per Shift: 10
Experience: Minimum 1 Year
License: CA RN License
Certifications: BLS
Must-Have:
- BSN, MSN, or currently enrolled in RN-BSN program preferred
Description:
The nurse's practice is guided by the Code of Ethics.
Professional behavior includes interactions with co-workers.
Displays values and treats everyone respectfully.
Identifies high-risk patients and initiates interventions.
Makes decisions and takes actions on behalf of patients ethically.
Maintains patient confidentiality within legal and regulatory parameters.
Acts as patient advocate and assists patients in developing self-advocacy skills.
Delivers care in a nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory manner that preserves patient autonomy, dignity, and rights.
Utilizes the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, outcome identification, implementation, and evaluation.
The nurse uses quality of care/performance improvement results to initiate changes in practice.
Collects clinical data to monitor quality and effectiveness of nursing care.
Identifies aspects of care important for quality monitoring and formulates recommendations to improve outcomes.
Assists in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and practice guidelines to enhance quality of care.
Participates on interdisciplinary teams that evaluate clinical practices or health services.
Involves in quality improvement studies and implements suggestions from unit study results.
Collaborates and communicates with patients, families, and other healthcare providers.
Monitors documentation for appropriate referrals.
Formulates the plan of care and involves patients in care decisions.
Makes referrals, ensuring continuity of care as needed.
If assigned to a specific center:
Assigns patients, initiates nursing intake, and educates patients on treatments.
Monitors vital signs and patient status throughout treatment.
Administers medications and completes documentation, providing discharge instructions.
Communicates and collaborates closely with other staff to coordinate care.
Functions as a case manager, responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
Works with appropriate autonomy within the center setting.
Facilitates staff development and education.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide appropriate care for the population served.
Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family needs.
Able to effectively communicate and care for patients and families as outlined in the Plan for Provision of Care.