Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $1,984 per week in Tahlequah, OK

Job Title : Level 1 RN Profession : Registered Nurse Specialty : Med Surg Duration : 14 weeks Shift : 3x12.0 Hours per Shift : 12 Experience : Minimum of 3 years License : Oklahoma or Compact RN License Certifications : BLS, ACLS, PALS Must-Have : - Ability to work with pediatric patients - Good written and verbal communication skills - Ability to meet physical demands (stand, walk, sit, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl) - Ability to lift up to 50 lbs Description : Develop a plan of care for individual patients by interviewing patients and family members. Review the patient's health record and determine the kind of health and physical care required, including discharge planning. The plan of care reflects any special cultural, religious, physical, and psychosocial needs identified. It contains expected outcomes individualized to the patient or situation. Initiate appropriate measures in emergency situations when the physician is not immediately available. For example, take resuscitative measures in case of cardiac or respiratory arrest. Administer therapeutic measures as prescribed by the physician, such as medications and IV therapy. Alter hemodynamic status, respiratory therapy, and mechanical ventilation when necessary. Plan, provide, and appropriately document the teaching of patients and families in preventative, curative, and rehabilitative measures. Consider patients' and families' learning needs, styles, barriers, and readiness to learn. Record observations, nursing interventions, therapeutic measures administered, and status of coordinated activities. Evaluate progress toward attainment of outcomes, including patient status, interventions, and patient response. Update the plan of care as necessary. Document specific health care requirements for patients. Prepare written assignments to individual team members, matching the skills and abilities of staff to the care requirements of patients. Plan and develop care delivery in implementation of the plan. Coordinate the documentation of care. Assume oversight for patient care administered by licensed practical nurses and unlicensed personnel. Provide technical guidance, delegation, and direction to other registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and unlicensed personnel. Share responsibilities for sustaining adequate supplies, equipment, and general upkeep of the unit. Maintain a safe environment for patients and staff. Maintain knowledge and competency that reflect current nursing practice. Promote professional growth for self and other staff members. Demonstrate positive role model and leadership qualities. Adhere to and promote professional, ethical, and legal standards of nursing. Maintain and promote positive personal work habits, interpersonal skills, and public relationships. Engage with employees, administration, medical staff, patients, and families effectively.