Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Chapel Hill, NC
Wellspring Nurse Source
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Summary:
Provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards. Reporting to the Nurse Manager/Director, the Clinical Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting.

Essential Duties:

• Education:
  • Identifies and meets personal learning needs and participates in relevant educational programs.
  • Utilizes patient education materials appropriate for the patient population.
  • Assesses the readiness to learn of patients, families, and caregivers.
  • Evaluates the developmental level of patients and considers factors influencing learning ability.
• Evaluation of Care:
  • Identifies expected patient outcomes and seeks guidance as needed in revising the plan of care.
  • Participates in discussions with interdisciplinary teams to evaluate patient care outcomes.
  • Communicates pertinent information to ensure continuity of care.
• Implementation:
  • Demonstrates competence in caring for patients with complex health issues.
  • Performs bedside point-of-care testing as required by patient care plans.
  • Follows healthcare organization and nursing standards, policies, and procedures in care delivery.
  • Organizes and prioritizes care based on patient and family needs.
  • Consults with appropriate resources promptly for complex care issues.
• Leadership:
  • Develops professional growth goals and achieves objectives within set timeframes.
  • Facilitates collaboration within and between departments.
  • Contributes to unit goals and performance improvement initiatives.
  • Utilizes communication systems effectively and promotes cost-effective care.
  • Provides feedback to colleagues and stays informed about public policy and regulatory guidelines impacting healthcare.
  • Creates a safe, clean, and secure environment for patients and staff.
• Patient Assessment:
  • Recognizes and synthesizes complex data to prioritize patient care.
  • Addresses physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs within assessments.
  • Assesses discharge needs for patients and families and develops relationships to enable advocacy.
• Planning:
  • Collaborates with patients and families to prepare or update care plans.
  • Utilizes multidisciplinary resources effectively in planning care.
  • Identifies and addresses cultural and ethnic factors in patient care planning.
  • Prioritizes tasks for patients with complex health issues.
• Research:
  • Engages with relevant literature and studies to assess applicability to practice.
  • Shares insights and questions with the team for collaborative evaluation.

Required Skills & Experience:

• One (1) year of nursing experience is mandatory.

Education:

• Required: Nursing Diploma or ADN/ASN from an accredited nursing school.
• Preferred: BSN or MSN from an accredited nursing school.

Certifications & Licensure:

• Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification required.

Schedule:

Candidate will be available for 48-hour contracts, working approximately from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.