Local Contract Nurse RN - Med Surg - $34 per hourTalentBurst • Milford, DE, US

Local Contract Nurse RN - Med Surg - $34 per hour

TalentBurst • Milford, DE, US

1 day ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a local contract nurse RN Med Surg for a local contract nursing job in Milford, Delaware.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty : Med Surg
Discipline : RN
Start Date : ASAP
Duration : 12 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift : 8 hours, days
Employment Type : Local Contract

POSITION TITLE : Registered Nurse

Location : Milford, DE

Duration : 13 weeks

Shift Timing : 3 : 00 PM -11 : 30 PM

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE : Category I

DEPARTMENT : Nursing

REPORTS TO : RN Nurse Supervisor / Unit Manager / ADON / ADON-Unit / Center Nurse Executive

GRADE : 18

FLSA : Nonexempt

POSITION SUMMARY : Under the direction of the RN Nursing Supervisor, Unit Manager,

ADON or ADON – Unit, or Center Nurse Executive (Nurse Leader), the Registered Nurse (RN)

delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and

patient / family satisfaction. He / she operates within the scope of practice defined by the State

Nurse Practice Act and delegates aspects of patient care to LPNs and CNAs consistent with their

scope of practice. The RN manages patient care by performing nursing assessments and

collaborating with the nursing team and other disciplines, patients and families to develop

effective plans of care.

RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES :

Assessment :

1.1. Collects, validates, synthesizes, and records objective and subjective data;

1.2. Prioritizes data collection based on patient needs;

1.3. Analyzes all data;

1.4. Identifies actual or potential problems or needs based on data analysis;

Care Planning :

2.1. Establishes realistic and measurable short and long term goals for the identified health

problems and needs;

2.2. Develops individualized interventions to achieve goals;

2.3. Determines timelines within the care plan;

2.4. Conducts a systematic and ongoing evaluation of patient outcomes;

2.5. Reviews and revises plan of care as indicated;

Implementing Care :

3.1. Performs nursing functions and provides care within scope of practice;

3.2. Coordinates and delegates care as appropriate;

3.3. Verifies that medical orders are accurately transcribed;

3.4. Administers medications and performs treatments per physician orders;

3.5. Communicates and documents interventions and patient response;

Managing patient care :

4.1. Delegates care responsibilities to staff considering :

4.1.1. Complexity of care;

4.1.2. Competency of staff;

4.1.3. Center policies;

4.1.4. State's practice act;

4.2. Supervises staff to ensure that delegated tasks and interventions are implemented

appropriately and per policy;

4.3. Evaluates and adjusts the plan of care to achieve patient goals and minimize rehospitalizations;

4.4. Actively participates in Utilization Management or InterdisciplinaryCare Management

Meeting to facilitate appropriate discharge planning :

4.4.1. Communicates team's recommendations for discharge to the attending physician,

patient and family;

4.4.2. Prepares patient / family for discharge including patient and family education;

Communicates patient information with assigned staff during and between shifts;

Participates in shift-to-shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing staff;

Uses Point Click Care (PCC) according to the Business Processes;

Performs drug count when beginning and ending shift and whenever necessary;

Collaborates with physicians in rounds and examination of patients, as needed;

Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care

consistent with individual's needs, choices and preferences;

Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to the

concerns of staff, patients andfamilies;

Enhances nursing practice by attending all mandated in-service programs and other GHC and

outside professional educationprograms;

Assists with the orientation of newly hired nursing staff;

Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living environment;

Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) at all

times;

Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and / or

needs of patients;

Performs other duties asrequested.

COMPLIANCE :

Complies with applicable legal requirements, standards, policies and procedures including but not

limited to those within the Compliance and Ethics Program, Standard / Code of Conduct, Federal False

Claims Act and HIPAA.

Participates in required orientation and training programs.

Promptly reports concerns and suspected incidences of non-compliance to supervisor, Compliance

Liaison or to the Compliance Officer via the Integrity Hotline.

Cooperates with monitoring and audit functions and investigations.

Participates, as requested, in quality assurance and process improvement activities.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL / VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

Graduate of an approved school of nursing is required.

Must be currently licensed by the State Board of Nursing.

Experience is preferred in rehabilitative or geriatric nursing.

This position requires that the employee is able to read, write, speak and understand the spoken

English language to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our patients and visitors at the work site

when respondingto their medical and physical needs.

Must provide verification of TST (tuberculin skin test) as required by state law and in

accordance with Company policy. TSTs will be administered at the work site if required.

Maintains current BLS / CPR certification (All SNFs and Behavioral Centers; ALFs / ILFs as required

by State).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

(1) Physical Demands :

(Answer yes or no)

Reaching (overhead) yes

Handling yes

Fingering yes

Feeling yes

Talking or Hearing yes

Seeing yes

(Answer : 0-33% - Rarely / 34-66% - Occasionally / 67-100% - Frequently)

Standing 34-66%

Walking 34-66%

Sitting 0-33%

The following weight specifications apply to centers with a Safe Resident

Handling Program in place. (Specify Amount of Weight in Pounds :

Sedentary [10 lbs]; Light [ 20 lbs]; Medium [30-50 lbs]; Heavy [100 lbs];

Very Heavy [>

100 lbs])

Pulling 40

Lifting 40

Carrying 40

Pushing 40

(Answer yes or no)

Climbing (stairs) yes

Balancing yes

Stooping yes

Kneeling yes

Crouching yes

Crawling yes

Twisting yes

(2) Location of Job Activities : (Answerin %) Outside 10%

Inside 90%

(3) EnvironmentalConditions :

(Answer yes or no)

Extreme heat with or without temperature changes no Extreme

cold with or without temperature changes no Wet or

humid no

Noise and / or vibrations yes

Hazards (chemical, mechanical, radiant energy) no

Explosives, burns, electrical, other no

Atmospheric conditionsFumes, poor ventilation, mists, dust, odors, gas yes

Unprotected heights no

Moving machinery no

Operating automotive equipment yes

Operating foot controls no

Uneven ground no

Protective clothing (list) yes

(gowns, masks, gloves in accordance with policy)

(4) Work Situations :

(Answer yes or no)

Measurable or verifiable criteria yes

Dealing with people yes

Repetitive and continuous no

Performing under stress yes

Set limits, tolerance or standards yes

Problem solving yes

Comparing yes

Taking instructions yes

JOB SKILLS :

Current physical assessment skills and comprehensive knowledge of nursing principles

required, including the ability to recognize and identify symptoms and manage emergency

situations.

Knowledge of medications, their proper dosage, and expected results.

Ability to coordinate, delegate and supervise nursing functions, problem solve and make

decisions as necessary.

Ability to create a patient-centered environment.

Ability of communicate in English both orally and in writing.

Basic knowledge of computeruse.

TB_HC

Talent Burst Job ID #25-40462. Posted job title : Registered Nurse

About TalentBurst, Inc

TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.

Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.

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Local Contract Nurse Rn Med Surg • Milford, DE, US