Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $2,722 per week in Peoria, IL

Job Title : Registered Nurse Profession : Nursing Specialty : CVICU Duration : 13 weeks Shift : Night Hours per Shift : 12 Experience : Minimum years of experience not specified License : RN License Certifications : - ACLS (American Heart Association) - BLS (American Heart Association) Must-Have : Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Description : As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients through the application of the nursing process. Promotes the use of evidence-based practice through the nursing process, protocols, and procedures. Assesses patient's status through interview, observation, and physical assessment of actual problems and outcomes. Develops an individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient and health care team. Uses appropriate interventions identified in the plan of care to achieve expected patient outcomes. Systematically evaluates and documents patient's progress toward expected outcomes on an ongoing basis throughout the shift. Modifies the plan of care based on evaluation and as needed based on changes in patient condition. Completes required documentation as appropriate, including patient chart and event reports. Demonstrates professional accountability for own practice through seeking resources and continued self-development. Demonstrates technical knowledge of equipment and troubleshoots when problems arise. Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in evidence-based nursing practice. Promotes the professional development of self and team members. Shares clinical knowledge through informal teaching and in response to the learning needs of others. Demonstrates a practical problem-solving approach to patient moving and handling issues as applicable. Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment as applicable. Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing. Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider orders and hospital procedures. Coordinates the interdisciplinary care of the patient through collaboration with team members and utilizes additional resources when necessary. Analyzes clinical situations in a systematic way and acts to obtain resources or correct problems to meet or exceed expected outcomes or patient needs. Recognizes the need for assistance and utilizes resources in a timely manner. Demonstrates ownership and persistence to ensure problems are resolved in the best way possible. Able to assume assignment of non-complex and some complex patient management with some turnover in assignment. Consistently prioritizes work based on changes in patient condition, changes in assignment, and unanticipated interruptions. Identifies and utilizes team resources to solve identified problems or needs. Collaborates with the health care team in organizing tasks and activities for the patient's care from admission to discharge according to the plan of care. Works with other team members in delegating tasks and activities appropriately. Provides goal-focused shift report. Advocates with physicians on behalf of the patient when necessary. Utilizes communication and teamwork strategies aimed at promoting high team performance and achieving optimal patient outcomes and unit productivity. Adapts teaching strategies based on the patient's response, readiness to learn, and level of comprehension. Takes cultural and developmental factors into consideration when teaching patients. Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy and procedures. Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education. Actively participates in data collection, analysis, problem solving, and provides input on process improvements and patient satisfaction. Assures that the care provided is consistent with standards of care and evidence-based practices. Works with interdisciplinary teams to identify opportunities for improvement in patient care and satisfaction. Actively promotes and achieves customer satisfaction. Follows up promptly and efficiently on patient requests and needs. Encourages coworkers in achieving excellent customer satisfaction. Serves on unit-based councils. Identifies practice problems on the unit and implements changes based on literature and improvement outcomes. Works on assigned projects and data collection audits.