Travel Nurse RN - DOU - Direct Observation Unit
New Albany, IN
Integrated Healthcare Services
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Title: RN-Observation Unit
Location: New Albany, IN

Job Summary:
The RN implements professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person and the creation of a caring environment focused on healing and wellness. Nursing practices are based on evidence and current research as well as hospital and department policies and procedures, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines. Clinical decision-making incorporates all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking, and creativity. Nursing excellence is promoted through helping relationships among nursing staff and across other disciplines. Coordinating, ensuring, and providing direct patient care activities on the unit through nursing rounds, assessments, treatments, facilitating admission, transfer, and discharge activities, patient and family-centered education, care coordination, and individualized treatment planning.

Required Qualifications:
• No experience required
• Accepts responsibility for words, actions, attitude, and results while meeting deadlines and performance expectations
• Practices effective, clear, and respectful communications (both verbal and written) and demonstrates attentiveness through active listening and engaged body language
• Collaborates, respects, and cooperates with all co-workers, valuing differences and addressing concerns directly, while actively contributing to the vision and results of the team
• Warmly, personally, and professionally greets all internal and external customers, promoting a high level of satisfaction by providing information about what to expect, actively listening, and intentionally following up on questions and concerns, including taking corrective action when necessary
• Proficiency in administering medications, performing various medical procedures such as wound care and IV therapy, and utilizing medical equipment and technology
• Strong assessment skills, critical thinking abilities, and the capacity to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Communication skills for collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and providing clear explanations to patients and their families
• Deep understanding of medical terminology, disease processes, and healthcare regulations ensures competent and safe delivery of care
• Combination of clinical expertise, empathy, and adaptability to meet the complex needs of patients while upholding professional standards of nursing practice

Required Education:
• ADN or ASN

Preferred Education:
• BSN

Required Certifications & Licensure:
• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state
• BLS, ACLS