Staff Today is seeking a local contract nurse RN Med Surg for a local contract nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty : Med Surg
- Discipline : RN
- Duration : 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift : 12 hours, flexible
- Employment Type : Local Contract
Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Registered Nurse - MedSurg to work at a Facility in Tacoma, WA. These are registry positions with our company.
Pay Rate : $56 / hour
W2QUALIFICATIONS :
Associate's degree in nursing (ASN)One Year of Experience in NursingCurrent unrestricted RN license in one of the 50 US States and / or territories.Basic Life Support (BLS)US CitizenNACI background checkRESPONSIBILTIES :
Obtains patient history, and pertinent family history, and advanced medical directive information. Observes, assesses, and records symptoms, reactions, and progress; assists physicians during treatments and examinations.administers medication and prescribed treatments, completes admissions and discharges, and promote convalescence and rehabilitation, RNs are responsible for monitoring and interpretation of collected data by the LVNs and unlicensed assisted personnel informing the medical staff as appropriate.Functions as a patient advocate. Assesses patient / family knowledge level, develops, and implements a plan of instruction and documents demonstrated level of understanding. Assessment plans.The RN assesses the patient and plans for appropriate nursing care. The care provided is documented in the patient's medical record along with their progress.RNs also develop and manage nursing care plans; instructs patients and their families in proper care; and helps individuals and groups take steps to improve or maintain their health.Communicates pertinent patient information to charge nurse and / or physician as appropriate.verifies transcription of physician orders. Administers medications and blood products with the knowledge of actions and usual dosages of commonly used drugs.Medications shall be administered within the scope of nursing practice and include intravenous, subcutaneous, oral, transdermal, rectal, and intramuscular.Performs a vast array of direct patient care procedures to include but not limited to range of motion,clothing and feeding patients.Manages care of patients for a wide range of procedures of an advanced nature and difficulty where there is a high risk for infection and bodily functions are mechanically assisted by life support equipment.Manages and ensures proper procedures are followed with the tissue / skin bank and blood bank.Plans and implements care with the collaboration of other healthcare providers. Calls report to the appropriate unit / ward and provides pertinent data such as surgical procedures performed, patient problems, nursing diagnosis and actions, patient response, specialized care, and equipment necessary to support the patient.HCW's will be required to float within similar specialtiesIf interested, please apply through this job post.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Associate's degree in nursing (ASN)
One Year of Experience in Nursing
Current unrestricted RN license in one of the 50 US States and / or territories.
Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA
US Citizen
NACI background check
About Staff Today
At Staff Today we believe that successful organizations are a product of experienced and talented employees. We have upheld this belief in all our recruiting and management functions, resulting in Staff Today being one of the largest staffing companies in the United States.
PurposeTo be a leader in the staffing industry by providing enhanced services, relationship and profitability.
MissionTo provide quality services that exceeds the expectations of our esteemed clients / customers.
PhilosophyOur philosophy is simple. We believe we have two clients – our customers and our employees. Our success and reputation is built around each. We know our relationship with both is mutually beneficial and we continually strive to satisfy each at the highest possible level.
Core ValuesWe believe in treating everyone with respect and integrity. We integrate honesty, integrity and business ethics into all aspects of our business functioning.