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

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 : 1. 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; 2. 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; 3. 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; 4. 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; 5. Communicates patient information with assigned staff during and between shifts; 6. Participates in shift-to-shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing staff; 7. Uses Point Click Care (PCC) according to the Business Processes; 8. Performs drug count when beginning and ending shift and whenever necessary; 9. Collaborates with physicians in rounds and examination of patients, as needed; 10. Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual's needs, choices and preferences; 11. Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to the concerns of staff, patients andfamilies; 12. Enhances nursing practice by attending all mandated in-service programs and other GHC and outside professional educationprograms; 13. Assists with the orientation of newly hired nursing staff; 14. Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living environment; 15. Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) at all times; 16. Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and / or needs of patients; 17. Performs other duties asrequested. COMPLIANCE : 1. 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. 2. Participates in required orientation and training programs. 3. Promptly reports concerns and suspected incidences of non-compliance to supervisor, Compliance Liaison or to the Compliance Officer via the Integrity Hotline. 4. Cooperates with monitoring and audit functions and investigations. 5. Participates, as requested, in quality assurance and process improvement activities. SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL / VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS : 1. Graduate of an approved school of nursing is required. 2. Must be currently licensed by the State Board of Nursing. 3. Experience is preferred in rehabilitative or geriatric nursing. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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 : 1. Current physical assessment skills and comprehensive knowledge of nursing principles required, including the ability to recognize and identify symptoms and manage emergency situations. 2. Knowledge of medications, their proper dosage, and expected results. 3. Ability to coordinate, delegate and supervise nursing functions, problem solve and make decisions as necessary. 4. Ability to create a patient-centered environment. 5. Ability of communicate in English both orally and in writing. 6. 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.