Travel Nurse RN - Gastroenterology
Chapel Hill, NC
Wellspring Nurse Source
4x9 hrs, Days

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) in GI Procedures provides professional clinical nursing care in alignment with established standards. This role is accountable to the Nurse Manager/Director and is responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care using the nursing process within a hospital environment.

Essential Duties:

• Education:
  • Participates in identifying and addressing personal learning needs.
  • Attends educational programs based on identified needs.
  • Uses patient education materials relevant to the patient population.
  • Assesses the readiness to learn of patients, families, and caregivers.
  • Evaluates the developmental level of patients and factors influencing their ability to learn.
• Evaluation of Care:
  • Identifies expected patient outcomes and revises care plans as necessary with guidance.
  • Engages with the interdisciplinary team to evaluate patient care.
  • Communicates vital information to ensure continuity of care.
• Implementation:
  • Demonstrates proficiency in caring for patients with complex health issues, considering physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs.
  • Performs bedside point-of-care testing as required.
  • Follows organizational and nursing standards, policies, and procedures in care delivery.
  • Prioritizes and organizes care based on patient and family needs.
  • Consults with relevant resources timely for patients with complex issues or high discharge risks.
• Leadership:
  • Develops personal and professional growth goals with assistance.
  • Aims to achieve objectives within set time frames or renegotiates as needed.
  • Facilitates interdepartmental collaboration.
  • Contributes to unit goals and performance improvement initiatives.
  • Utilizes communication systems effectively.
  • Acts to promote cost-effective care.
  • Provides constructive feedback to colleagues.
  • Stays informed about public policy and regulatory guidelines affecting healthcare.
  • Promotes a safe, clean, and secure environment.
• Patient Assessment:
  • Recognizes and prioritizes data from complex situations affecting patient care.
  • Synthesizes assessment data effectively before sharing with others.
  • Anticipates discharge needs for patients and their families.
  • Establishes relationships with families to foster advocacy for patient needs.
• Planning:
  • Collaborates with patients and families to develop or modify care plans.
  • Utilizes multidisciplinary resources in care planning.
  • Employs comprehensive communication strategies in planning.
  • Identifies and addresses cultural and ethnic considerations in patient care.
  • Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks for patients facing complex problems.
• Research:
  • Engages with literature relevant to practice improvement.
  • Presents ideas and inquiries for broader staff evaluation.

Skills and Experience:

• Required: Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience.
• Preferred: N/A

Education:

• Required: Nursing Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN/ASN) from an accredited institution.
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution.

Certifications and Licensure:

• Required: Licensed as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina. Basic Life Support (BLS