Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,224 per week

Company: Down East Community Hospital
Location: Machias
Posted on: November 15, 2024

Job Description:

• Certification Details
• Current BCLS
• ACLS within 6 months of hire for experienced nurses and within one year for newly licensed RNs
• PALS within 6 months of hire for experienced nurses and within one year for newly licensed RNs
• Neonatal Resuscitation Certificate (NRP) within 6 months of hire for experienced nurses and within one year for newly licensed RNs
• S.T.A.B.L.E certification within 2 years
  • Job Details
  • Performs the functions of a Registered Nurse in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating all assigned patient care under supervision of the Charge Nurse.
  • Is responsible for adhering to all Standards of Nursing Practice, for managing supplies and equipment, and for promoting teamwork with physicians and personnel of the unit and other hospital departments.
  • RN adheres to hospital policies regarding confidentiality, sexual harassment, advance directives, and American Disabilities Act.
  • Performs Charge Nurse duties as needed.
  • Maintains a high degree of confidentiality and supports the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
  • Performs as a Resource RN to a Qualified Labor and Delivery Nurse to meet the needs of Obstetrical Patients in the Antepartum, Intrapartum and Postpartum Phases.
    • Job Requirements
    • Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Maine or Authorization to Practice pending licensure by endorsement.
    • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
    • Successfully completes general nursing and unit orientation.
    • Effective communication skills; both orally and written.
    • Ability to work with others within a team to ensure quality patient care.
    • Strong critical thinking skills.
    • Good customer service skills.
    • Current BCLS
    • Acute care experience preferred.
    • ACLS, PALS and Neonatal Resuscitation Certificate (NRP) within 6 months of hire for experienced nurses and within one year for newly licensed RNs.
    • S.T.A.B.L.E certification within 2 years.
    • Excellent assessment, communication, computer, and documentation skills needed.
    • Ability to function independently.
      • Unit Specific Information
      • Clinical proficiency within scope of practice.
      • Systematically and continually assesses the health and status of the patient assuring the application of age specific standards.
      • In collaboration with the patient/family, develops and implements patient care plans to include problems, goals, evaluations and interventions.
      • Provides patient/family education with regard to assessing ability to learn, special learning needs, and evaluating effectiveness of teaching procedures.
      • Coordinate all aspects of nursing care to achieve desired patient outcomes.
      • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the age-appropriate care of patients.
      • Document nursing care according to hospital policies and approved standards.
      • Participate in discharge planning for assigned patients.
      • Adhere to Universal Blood and Body Fluid Precautions and Infection Control policies.
      • Ensure documentation is thorough and accurately represents care delivered.
      • Use equipment and supplies in a safe and efficient manner.
      • Remain current in practice through relevant professional development.
      • Participate in orientation of new employees and in evaluation of orientation procedures.

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