TravelNurseSource is working with Infojini Healthcare to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Urbana, Illinois, 61801! Pay Information $1,966 per week About The Position ID: Shift: Day DAYS; 7:00AM - 7:30PM 3x12 Hr Description: Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service. Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team. Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs. Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation. Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents. Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base. Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution. Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies. Receives patient Bedside Shift Report from an RN at the beginning of each shift, ensuring the inclusion of the patient input, visual validation of a safe patient room environment at the time of shift change and updating of the patient communication board found in each patient room Delegates patient care tasks/responsibilities to assigned HCTs and validates completion of delegated tasks throughout the shift Completes and documents basic RN patient care activities such assessments, interpretation of vital signs, ensure physician order completion, admission/discharge of patients, hourly rounding completion on each assigned patient, care plan documentation and patient education Meets Carle Med/Surg RN documentation standards for each assigned patient RN will provide patient medications utilizing the patient 5 Rights: Right Patient, Right Medication, Right Route, Right Dose and Right Time Maintains patient safety as the highest priority level: ensuring safety measure compliance such as fall precautions, pressure ulcer prevention, isolation precautions and patient ambulation safety Maintains a positive attitude at all times on unit that promotes a healthy work environment and a healing patient environment Keeps a diligent focus on prompt answering of patient call lights to ensure effective triage and completion of patient requests/medical needs Uses critical thinking to evaluate the overall patient condition and uses nursing judgement to identify and act on changes in patient status Effectively communicates within the healthcare team to promote interdisciplinary collaboration, effective patient care coordination and patient safety Effectively manages time to enable the quick admission/discharge process for Observation status patients and facilitates completion of patient testing to move patients quickly towards discharge disposition Schedule ; 7:00AM - 7:30PMSkills: Required Skills & Experience: -Minimum three (3) years of relevant nursing experience. Preferred Skills & Experience: -N/AEducation: Required Education: -ASNPreferred Education: -BSNRequired Certifications & Licensure: -Illinois state RN License in good standing-BLS (American Heart Assoc.) Preferred Certifications & Licensure: -N/AJob Category: Clinical-Nursing Guaranteed Hours: 36.00 Contract Weeks: EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding Competency Exam Core Mandatory Exam Self Assessment (Skills Checklist) 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Different regions may incorporate alternative medicine practices into healthcare. Exposure to these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of holistic patient care. Tailor your career path by selecting assignments that align with your professional goals and interests. This customization allows you to focus on areas of healthcare that resonate with your passion. Travel nursing allows you to explore different nursing specialties. You can try various areas of healthcare, helping you identify your preferred niche or specialty. With a constant demand for healthcare professionals, travel nurses often enjoy job security. The ongoing need for qualified nurses ensures a steady stream of opportunities in various locations. Working with diverse teams in various settings enhances your communication skills. You learn to effectively communicate with colleagues, patients, and families from different backgrounds.aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a
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