Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Olney, IL
AHS Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Summary:- Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service.-Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.-Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.-Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs.-Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.-Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.-Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.-Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues.-Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base.-Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.-Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.-The RN performs or assists with the following therapies utilizing proper techniques: IV Access (Peripheral), IV Access (Central Line, PICC, and/or Infusaport), IM; SQ Injections.-(Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatrics).-The RN is skilled and knowledgeable in setting up and assisting with unit procedures, equipment and therapy (Chest Tube Insertion and Management; Sequential Compression Device; Blood Glucose Monitor; PCA Machine; Thorocentesis and Paracentesis; TPN; Thrombolytic Therapy; Kangaroo Pump; Central Line Insertion).-

The RN responds to emergency situations and function as an effective team member (Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics).-Focusing on patient satisfaction by utilizing patient whiteboards, patient rounding and bedside reporting.-The RN will demonstrate competency in delivery of care by reviewing, transcribing and implementing orders in a timely manner, communicate the response to treatment while involving the patient, family and significant other in decisions making.-Receives patient Bedside Shift Report from an RN at the beginning of each shift, ensuring the inclusion of the patient input, visual validation of a safe patient room environment at the time of shift change and updating of the patient communication board found in each patient room.-Delegates patient care tasks/responsibilities to assigned HCT's and validates completion of delegated tasks throughout the shift.-Completes and documents basic RN patient care activities such assessments, interpretation of vital signs, ensure physician order completion, admission/discharge of patients, hourly rounding completion on each assigned patient, care plan documentation and patient education meets documentation standards.-

Schedule Notes: NIGHTS; 7:00PM - 7:30AM 

Required Skills & Experience:-Minimum one (1) year of relevant nursing experience.

Required Certifications & Licensure:-Illinois state RN License in good standing-BLS (American Heart Assoc.)

Experience: -Minimum one (1) year of relevant nursing experience.