Certification Details
- RN License - Required
- BLS - Required
- ACLS - Required
Job Details
- Assessment skills. Has competent knowledge of all the normal stages of growth and development from Pediatric to Geriatric and delivers patient care appropriately.
- Performs thorough assessments that are systematic, comprehensive and accurate.
- Consistently demonstrates competent clinical skills.
- Performs direct patient care activities in support of patient care delivery and team concept.
- Provides competent and appropriate nursing care to the population of the unit.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skill of emergency equipment and procedures.
- Maintains complete and accurate documentation.
- Demonstrates knowledge of documentation guidelines.
- Assumes primary responsibility for documenting components of the nursing process and patient's progress toward meeting outcomes in the patient's chart including patient education.
- Demonstrates professional practice responsibility.
- Demonstrates knowledge of policies and procedures and is able to identify areas for clinical and professional growth.
- Consistently responds to patient's / families and co-workers in a professional, courteous, positive manner to promote an environment where the patient and family is at the center and the patient care team works cooperatively toward their goal and objectives.
- Maintains confidentiality according to HIPPA guidelines.
- Consistently follows the National Patient Safety Goals including following Universal Protocol and identifying patient's utilizing 2 patient identifiers.
- Demonstrates use of safe transfer techniques and proper body mechanics for self, and patients.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the conditions / diagnoses, procedures and equipment encountered for surgical patients.
- Individualizes patient care according to the procedure and type of anesthesia across the continuum of care.
- Assesses patient reaction and understanding of procedure / instructions.
- Contributes to the perioperative team by assuming responsibility and accountability for directing patient care by prioritizing the care of patients depending on their needs and any changes in their condition.
- Assesses patient's understanding of surgical procedure / instructions, actively including the patient and family members in teaching.
- Performs pre-operative and postoperative assessment and education.
- Supports the completion of patient testing in a timely manner.
- Evaluates Pre Admission Testing (PAT) orders for appropriateness and for potential omissions based on proposed surgery, patient age, and current state of health.
Job Requirements
- 2 years critical care experience - required
- RN License - Required
- BLS - Required
- ACLS - Required
Schedule Information
- Travel nursing position with specified contract length
7 days ago