Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg in Machias, ME

Job Title : Registered Nurse

Job Specialty : Med-Surg Adult

Job Duration : 13 weeks

Shift : Night Shift

Guaranteed Hours : Not specified

Experience : Acute care experience preferred

License : Current licensure as a registered nurse or authorization to practice pending licensure by endorsement

Certifications : BCLS, ACLS, PALS, Neonatal Resuscitation Certificate (NRP), S.T.A.B.L.E certification

Must-Have :

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Strong critical thinking and effective communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team
• Excellent assessment, communication, computer, and documentation skills

Job Description :

• Provide holistic, individualized care using the nursing process under the general direction of the Unit Director
• Demonstrate clinical competency, nursing judgment, teaching skills, and a commitment to quality patient care
• Perform functions of a Registered Nurse in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care under the supervision of the Charge Nurse
• Adhere to all Standards of Nursing Practice and hospital policies regarding confidentiality, sexual harassment, advance directives, and American Disabilities Act
• Act as a Resource RN to meet the needs of Obstetrical Patients across various phases
• Systematically assess the health and status of patients ensuring the application of age-specific standards
• Develop and implement patient care plans in collaboration with patients / families considering developmental, cultural, and age-specific differences
• Provide patient / family education and evaluate teaching effectiveness
• Promote good communication, teamwork, professional relationships, and a positive attitude among the health care team
• Coordinate nursing care to achieve desired patient outcomes
• Document nursing care according to hospital policies and approved standards
• Participate in discharge planning for assigned patients
• Adhere to Universal Blood and Body Fluid Precautions and Infection Control policies
• Use equipment and supplies safely and efficiently
• Stay current in practice through attendance at in-services, seminars, workshops, and relevant reading
• Participate in the planning, revision, and implementation of policies, procedures, and standards of care
• Promote positive community relations
• Contribute to the orientation and performance evaluation of new employees
• Adhere to unit dress code and employee health policies
• Attend staff meetings and support administration and nursing service policies and procedures
• Follow patient handling equipment policies in accordance with the Safe Patient and Handling and Movement Policy
• Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality
• Ensure performance of duties in compliance with safety policies and procedures
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