Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Fall River Mills, CA
First Connect Health
3x12 hrs, Evenings, Nights
Referral Bonus

Title: RN ER

Location: Fall River Mills, CA
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Evng (12*3) 4pm- 4am

Requirements:

2+ Yrs. of exp.
ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC Required.

Description:

General Competencies:
1. Professional behavior is demonstrated, both when on duty and as a representative of MMHD outside of normal work hours
2. Ability to work with others, at all levels within the organization, and collaborate effectively
3. Above-average interpersonal, problem-solving, and written and oral communication skills
4. Develops and maintains a positive working relationship with patients, visitors, and facility staff
5. Demonstrates organizational skills and time management
6. Demonstrates ability to use office machines in the performance of job functions.
7. Other duties as assigned
Specific Competencies:
1. Conducts an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on the patient’s immediate condition or needs within time frame specified by facilities policy and procedures or protocols. Notifies Charge Nurse and MD of abnormal findings
2. Develops individualized plan of care for the patient reflecting collaboration with other members of the healthcare team
3. Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner
4. Performs all assigned tasks accurately (e.g., EKGs, blood draws, IV starts, etc.)
5. Keep work area and beds clean and restocked
6. Provides individualized patient/family education
7. Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution
8. Initiates emergency resuscitative measures according to appropriate resuscitation protocols
9. Maintains confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and facility staff
10. Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the patient’s and family’s diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rights
11. Adheres to standards of safety and infection control in delivery of patient care
12. Assists nursing staff in other departments, as requested and if qualified, when need arises
13. Assumes professional responsibility for assuring patient care is of the highest standards possible. Communicates questions about appropriateness of medical or nursing care through chain of command, as needed
14. Follows procedure for medication administration and narcotics control. Documents medications and nursing care in a timely and accurate manner
Professional Requirements:
1. Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and professional
2. Completes annual education requirements as applicable
3. Maintains regulatory requirements
4. Wears identification while on duty
5. Attends annual evaluation and participates actively in this process
6. Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work in designated time
7. Attends meetings as required
8. Complies with all Federal, State, and regulatory requirements
9. Exhibits the mission, ethics and goals of Mayers Memorial Hospital District in the performance of job duties
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Willingness to work beyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily when necessary
2. Is involved with personnel, visitors and government agencies, etc., when necessary
3. Must function independently, have personal integrity, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with other personnel, clients and support agencies