Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $3,788 per week

Job Description

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Bend, Oregon.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Med Surg
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 11 / 25 / 2024
• Duration : 12 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours, flexible
• Employment Type : Travel

Title : Chronic Care Registered Nurse (RN)

12 months or more of Recent Dialysis experience required

PURPOSE AND SCOPE :

nThis position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of patients.

This may include delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to RNs, LVN / LPNs and Patient Care Technicians.

As a member of the End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations.

nPRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

nAll duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in accordance with Client policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, state and federal regulations.

nPerforms all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Clinical Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with other Registered Nurses.

nPerforms ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre during post hemodialysis treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments or modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Team Leader, Charge Nurse, Supervisor or Physician as needed.

nAssesses, collaborates, and documents patient / family's basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family.

nDirects and provides, in collaboration with direct and ancillary patient care staff, all aspects of the daily provision of safe and effective delivery of hemodialysis therapy to assigned patients.

nAdministers medications as prescribed or in accordance with approved algorithm(s), and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.

nInitiates or assists with emergency response measures.

nServes as a resource for health care team, participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned.

nEnsures correct laboratory collection, processing and shipping procedures are performed and reschedules missed or insufficient laboratory collections.

nIdentifies expected outcomes, documents and updates the nursing assessment and plan of care for assigned patients through collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.

nEnsures patient awareness related to transplant and treatment modality options.

nPerforms all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

nPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS :

nThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

nThe position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patients and assisting with ambulation.

Equipment aids and / or coworkers may provide assistance.

nThis position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over.

nThe employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet.

nThe work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.

nMay be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases / materials.

nDay to day work includes desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility / hospital staff and physicians.

nThe position may require travel to training sites or other facilities.

nMay be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.

nCandidates are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that : Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment.

The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodation can be made.

nSUPERVISION :

nAssigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians / LPNs / LVNs / RNs as a Team Leader or designated Nurse in Charge, after meeting all the following :

nSuccessful completion of all client education and training requirements for new employees.

nMust have a minimum of 9 months experience as a RN.

nMust have a minimum of 3 months experience in chronic / acute hemodialysis as a RN.

nEDUCATION and LICENSURE :

nGraduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

nCurrent appropriate state licensure.

nCurrent or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification.

nMust meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed.

nEXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS :

n1 year of Nephrology Nursing experience in the last two years as a RN.

nChronic hemodialysis experience required

n#TB HC

Talent Burst Job ID #24-17964. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title : Chronic Care RN

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.