Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,714 per week
Company: Bluebird Staffing
Location: Erie
Posted on: September 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionBluebird Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN
Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Erie, Pennsylvania.Job
Description & Requirements
One of our 4 Key organizational results is to Keep our Patients and
Each Other Safe:
Select Medical is an organization where patient safety and employee
safety are a priority. This focus on safety is applicable to all
business lines and levels of care. To those of us who work for
Select Medical these are more than words. Putting safety first
allows us to provide superior care for our patients and provides a
work environment where each employee is expected to take care of
themselves and each other by making safe choices using equipment
provided identifying work place hazards adhering to safety policies
and procedures and reporting risks or hazards as soon as possible.
Promotes Patient and Employee Safety - Focused on 10 Foot Circle of
Safety and displays safety awareness in all of the below key areas:
• Safe Patient Handling • Materials Handling • Infectious Diseases
• Slips/Trips and Falls • Work Environment
Follows all hospital guidelines outlining standards of personal
appearance attendance and punctuality.
Based on the Competency Program established for direct care
providers possesses the skills and competencies necessary to
perform job function in accordance with population served
criteria.
JOB-SPECIFIC DUTIES/COMPETENCIES
Performs a nursing assessment on all patients within 8 hours of
admission. The data collected forms the basis of an individualized
plan of care. Identifies teaching needs and goals related to the
diagnosis of each patient from the nursing admission assessment and
by
collaborating with patient/family and the Interdisciplinary
team.
Provides patient information and status in a timely manner for the
Initial Team Conference and for Re-evaluation Team Conferences on a
weekly basis. Responsible and accountable for accurate succinct and
timely documentation of all assessments interventions and patients
response in the medical record in accordance with policy.
Participates in the patient rehabilitation program on an assigned
unit. Is responsible and accountable for direct patient care by
utilizing the nursing process of assessing planning implementing
and evaluating patient care with a priority on the education of the
patient/family/significant other based on the health care needs
identified. Uses a positive and encouraging approach to achieve
patient goals and quality outcomes.
Initiates discharge planning on all patients from the day of
admission. Initiates patient teaching in anticipation of the
discharge date.
Communicates all pertinent information regarding changes in
patients status from one care provider to another to support
continuity of care and patient safety. This includes the attending
physician and the Charge Nurse. Seeks consultation from more senior
nursing staff in support of complex clinical decision-making.
Provides direction training and supervision of ancillary nursing
personnel by utilizing problem solving techniques in decision
making organizing setting priorities and using time effectively.
Delegates appropriately.
Provides for and assures personal and environmental safety in
accordance with hospital and nursing policies and procedures.
Positively contributes to the functioning of the unit by providing
calm direction and reassurance to ancillary staff other
departments
patients and families. Participates in team building activities on
the unit to create a positive and efficient work environment.
Maintains communication with manager and senior nursing staff
related to service needs such as necessary supplies equipment
including repairs and clinical training in order to effectively
complete assigned duties. Provides care in a cost effective manner
while promoting quality patient outcomes monitors supplies and
charges.
Assumes charge responsibility following orientation period as
requested.
Identifies and initiates own professional growth actively pursuing
professional development through continuing education and self
study.
Prioritizes activities and plans for effective use of time and
staff in meeting patient needs.
Performs other duties as requested. #LI-SK1Bluebird Staffing Job ID
#66798. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per
week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be
determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - 4468 (Night)
Keywords: Bluebird Staffing, Erie , Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,714 per week, Healthcare , Erie, Pennsylvania
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