Travel Nurse RN - Med / Surg / Telemetry - $2,038 per week in Owosso, MI

Job Title : Registered Nurse Profession : Registered Nurse (RN) Specialty : Med Surg / Telemetry Duration : 13 Weeks Shift : 7 : 00 PM - 7 : 30 AM Hours per Shift : 12 Experience : 2 Years of Med Surg Experience, Experience floating to PCU, Proficient with Telemetry License : State License Certifications : ACLS (AHA), BLS (AHA) Must-Have : Covid Vaccine, Must be able to read and interpret heart rhythms, Must pass a dysrhythmia test prior to working on the floor Description : Works under the supervision of the unit Supervisor / Manager / Director. A registered professional nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Responsible for direction and guidance of patient teaching and activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing and the policies and operating instructions. Strives for superior performance by consistently providing a product of service that is recognized as contributing to the patient and family experience. As a customer-focused team member, must be accessible, flexible, knowledgeable, and responsive. Assesses the physical, psychological, and social dimensions and the educational needs of the patient on admission and completes a written assessment within the designated time frame. Identifies patient needs and formulates a written care plan based on the assessment. The care plan is initiated within 24 hours of admission. The plan of care is implemented, and documentation of effectiveness is reflected in the medical record. Revises / updates the plan as necessary or at least every 24 hours. Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families. Promotes patient independence by establishing care goals; teaching patients, friends, and family to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills; and answering questions. Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following the required standards of care. Resolves patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies. Protects patients and other employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations. Maintains continuity of care among nursing teams and physicians by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing patient needs. Maintains a cooperative relationship among healthcare teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; and participating in team problem-solving methods. Utilizes leadership skills through delegation, communication with, and evaluation of team members. Recognizes changes in status of the patient and provides appropriate intervention and documentation. Provides ongoing patient and family education based on daily assessment of disease processes, care requirements, and expected recovery. Prioritizes care based on individual patient needs. Demonstrates strong focus on patient education. Initiates appropriate referrals as identified to meet discharge needs of patients in collaboration with case management. Participates in in-service and / or continuing education to maintain and improve understanding of present and future trends in healthcare, and participates in unit and hospital-wide committees to identify needs and assist in continuous performance improvement. Attends a minimum of eight monthly staff meetings annually. Communicates identified problems following the appropriate chain of command and actively participates in the problem-solving process. Demonstrates job-related aspects of patient safety to assure a safe environment, safe and effective use of equipment and technology, and decreased risk of potential adverse patient occurrences. Demonstrates knowledge of and supports the mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality statements, and customer service standards. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age of patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of patient status and interpret information needed to identify patient requirements relative to age-specific needs. Performs other duties as assigned.