Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,638 per week

Bluebird Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Akron, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Med Surg
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : ASAP
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type : Travel

Bluebird Features and Benefits :

• Competitive compensation & stipends
• Weekly Pay
• Day 1 Health Benefits - Medical, Vision, Dental plan
• 401k plan with Vanguard
• Guaranteed Stipends on Hospital canceled shifts
• Double OT on 48-hour work weeks
• Paid orientation for onboarding requirements
• Paid medical requirements by Bluebird
• Nurse Referral Bonus Program
• Extension bonuses
• No off-shore recruiters
• Dedicated recruiter available 24 / 7 to assist with all of your travel contract needs
• Exclusive contract opportunities
• Government contract opportunities

Description : Embraces the Select Medical Way and Core Values of the Company :

• We deliver superior quality in all that we do.
• We treat others as they would like to be treated.
• We are results oriented and achieve our objectives.
• We are team players.
• We are resourceful in overcoming obstacles.

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.

Bluebird Staffing Job ID . 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 - 4543 (Night)