ADN Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Kingman, Arizona.
Job Description & Requirements
Shift : Evenings, and Rotating shifts available Description : Additional Information : Position Description : All employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports vision of providing the region s best clinical care and patient service through an environment that fosters respect for others and pride in performance.Adheres to all areas of the KHI Behavioral Expectations Agreement and Social Media Guidelines;Supports / embraces KHI s Mission, Vision, and values, as well as promotes a positive image of KHI; Acts a sa role model to staff; Maintains patient and staff confidentiality; Maintains a professional appearance and manner at all times; Supports a healthy work environment through skilled communication, true collaboration,effective decision making, appropriate staffing, and meaningful recognition.All care is provided with kindness and compassion.Key Responsibilities [List of material responsibilities and essentials duties which must be completed in achieving the objectivesof the position]Works under the direction of the physician and the Arizona State Nurse Practice Act to provide nursing careto patients in compliance with nursing standards and regulations. Utilizes the nursing process to makecontinuing assessments of the patient s total health needs; implements nursing interventions based onassessment data; develops and implements the nursing plan of care, and evaluates the patient s response.Strives to provide excellent patient care with compassion, tact, cheerfulness, accuracy, patience, flexibility inscheduling, calmness in emergency, and ability to work well with team members, receiving and applyingfeedback from peers and superiors. Assists with orientation of new staff to the unit as requested.Quality of Care and Nursing Processa. The nurse provides evidence-based care so as to prevent the development of a Healthcare AcquiredCondition and hospital readmissions.b. The nurse practices standard precautions during patient contact and while handling contaminatedmaterials.c. The nurse complies with CDC hand hygiene guidelines and works to reduce hospital acquiredinfections and other conditions.Assessment : The nurse collects patient health data.a. Nursing assessments are completed according to hospital and unit specific policies, procedures, andstandards of nursing care.b. Collect pertinent data from the patient, significant others, and health care providers.c. A comprehensive patient history and physical is completed in a timely mannerand includes : biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care abilities, educational, age specific,cultural, and discharge planning needs.Diagnosis / Care Needs : The nurse analyzes the assessment data to identify care needs.a. Nursing diagnoses / care needs are derived from the assessment data.b. Involving the patient and significant other as appropriate, the nurse formulates a plan to provideappropriate care based on identified patient needs.5449 (Init : 8 / 17ms Rev : 2 / 18sn (Please refer to electronic document management system for the most current revision)4 / 18sn; 12 / 4 / 18sn)Implementation : The patient s nursing care is based on identified nursing diagnoses / care needs andpatient care standards, and is consistent with the therapies of other disciplines.a. Nursing care is based on identified nursing diagnoses / care needs. Nursing care is based on standards of patient care.c. Nursing care is prioritized based on assessment of patient s immediate condition or needs.d. The patient and / or significant other(s) is involved in the patient s care as appropriate.e. The nurse collaborates with the patient, family, physician and other clinical disciplines in makingdecisions regarding each patient s need for nursing care.f. The nurse implements patient education and involves the patient, family and / or significant other(s)as appropriate to the age of the patient.Evaluation : The nurse evaluates the patient s progress towards attainment of desired outcomes.a. Evaluation of the patient s response to nursing care is evident in the ongoing assessment data.b. Nursing diagnoses / care needs are revised based on reassessment data.Documentation : Documents patient care management in clear, concise manner.a. Completes nursing admission and assessment form. All blanks completely filled in or N / A .b. Initiates the Nursing Care Plan with identified patient problems considering age specific variations,nursing diagnosis, expected outcomes and nursing interventions.c. Records patient s response to hospitalization, treatments, and nursing intervention on the patient carerecord.d. Documents medications, treatments, and nursing intervention on appropriate chart forms.e. Provides thorough discharge instructions and sends patient home with a discharge folder asappropriate.Patient SatisfactionRegularly updates patient communication boards, is skilled at providing bedside shift report, performshourly rounds on patients, and applies AIDET as well as other evidence-based behaviors. Unit goal forPatient Satisfaction met.Qualifications [Statements regarding minimum educational and experience qualifications, required proficiencies with specializedknowledge, computer proficiencies, military service, required certifications, etc.]Education : Associate Degree in Nursing or graduate of a Nursing Diploma program.Certification / Licensure : Current, valid Arizona RN license or compact state RN license Current BLS certification from American Heart AssociationUnit Specific Requirements : Medical Surgical Units : Basic EKG competency within 3 months of hire. De-escalation Techniques course within 6 months of hire and every 2 years thereafterPediatrics : PALS certification from American Heart Association required within 6 months of hire De-escalation Techniques course within 6 months of hire and every 2 years thereafterIntensive Care Unit : ACLS certification from American Heart Association required upon hire Basic EKG competency within 30 days of hireProgressive Care Unit : ACLS certification from American Heart Association required within 3 months of hire Basic EKG competency within 3 months of hire De-escalation Techniques course within 6 months of hire and every 2 years thereafterWomen s Services : 5449 (Init : 8 / 17ms Rev : 2 / 18sn (Please refer to electronic document management system for the most current revision)4 / 18sn; 12 / 4 / 18sn) NRP certification required within 6 months of hire / transferEmergency Department : ACLS and PALS certification from American Heart Association required within 3 months of hire De-escalation Techniques course required within 3 months of hire Emergency Severity Index (ESI) training required within 6 months of hire TNCC required within 24 months of hire2 years experience requiredACLS, PALS, BLS, TNCC, NIHSS requiredComments : 2p-2a shift Name of Position Requirements - BLS (AHA) required - ACLS required - TNCC required - PALS required - NIHSS required - Two years minimum ED experience required - Current, valid Arizona RN license or compact state RN license? - Does candidate require any time off during the assignment? If so, please disclose in Comments. - Is candidate a 1099? Position Type : Traveler - Backfill, Guaranteed Hours : 36 hours per week, Contract Weeks : 91, Requirements : BLS (AHA) required; ACLS required; TNCC required; PALS required; NIHSS required; Two years minimum ED experience required; Current, valid Arizona RN license or compact state RN license?;
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Travel Nurse Rn Ed Emergency Department • Kingman, AZ, US