MedSurg

MS RN Needed for

Medical Surgical/ Orthopedics Department: Shift: 3/12s - 0700 -1930Certification Requirements: BLSWeekend Requirements: every other weekAny

On Call

NoFloating: May float to other units within scope of practice Depending on need/census, may float to Hawthorne or Herrick Campus The expectation is for all travel nurses to be flexible with floating to different campuses or within the hospital. Travelers can anticipate a notice of 1.5hrs prior to shift start time in most cases. There is a shuttle provided if floating is requested.Job Duties: "Applying the principles of the nursing process and working within the policies/procedures of the Patient Care Services Department and the Medical Center, the staff nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who, as the patient's primary nurse, is responsible and accountable for: * The overall management of the nursing care provided, assuring competent, compassionate and cost -effective patient care from admission to discharge; * Assuring the safety, comfort, personal hygiene and protection of patients and performing disease prevention and restorative measures; * Responding to medical and environmental emergencies"JOB

ACCOUNTABILITIES: Provides competent, compassionate and cost effective patient care in accordance with unit, department, hospital policies, scientific principles, sound nursing practice/process, nursing objectives and standards of care: o Plans/coordinates delivery of care to maximize efficient care delivery ensuring the safety, comfort, personal hygiene and protection of patients and maintaining a safe environment o Sets priorities for and provides patient care in routine and complex situations o Serves as liaison between nursing and medical staff to facilitate collaborative approach to patient care o Coordinates involvement of patient, physician, family and other health team members to manage patient care, hospital resources and services to achieve optimal level of patient care o Sets priorities, initiates and directs emergency interventions in a calm, efficient and competent manner Exercises clinical judgment and critical thinking in all aspects of the nursing process and unit activities; develops creative solutions to problems: o Administers treatments, medications and performs nursing skills in a timely manner o Maintains current knowledge of patient care status and monitors patient's perception of care through clinical rounds o Assures physicians are informed of significant changes in patient's condition o Analyzes, inputs and integrates the patient acuity levels in accurate and timely manner o Demonstrates knowledge and ability to effectively interact with patient population servedAssessment Conducts initial and ongoing assessment of the patient/family including consideration of biophysical, psychosocial, spiritual, environmental, self-care, educational and discharge planning factors: o Completes nursing assessment (coordinates completion of other required screening assessments) within 24 hours of admission o Ensures nursing process is carried out on an individualized goal-directed basis to meet all patient needs including patient assessment (including pain, age-appropriate factors), patient care plans, patient/family education, discharge planning, disease prevention and restorative measures o Observes patient s physical condition and behavior, interprets information and ensures patient's acuity levels are identified/documented o Identifies, observes and monitors patients at risk for untoward events and implements precautions/activities to reduce the risk and avoid events Evaluates/re-evaluates, through observation and communication, the effectiveness of plan of care o Modifies the plan, as appropriate, in collaboration with patient/family, physician and other disciplinesPlaning Develops the patient's plan of care as it relates to biophysical, psychosocial, environmental , self -care, educational and discharge needs in collaboration with patient and family, physician and other disciplines: o Develops/implements plan of care and timely interventions based on patient/family interview, observation, chart review and consultation with other health team members o Documents/communicates patient assessment, plan of care, outcomes and other pertinent information with other health team members Evaluates/re-evaluates, through observation and communication, the effectiveness/outcomes of the patient's care plan in collaboration with patient/family, physician and other disciplines: o Modifies plan, communicates and initiates follow-up activities as appropriateEducation/Teaching Develops, implements, documents formal teaching and discharge planning that includes the patient/family/significant other in care for identified health needs Explains treatments/activities to patient/family/significant other Communicates with patient and family in a clear, open end collaborative manner showing care and concerDelegation/coordination/supervision of team Delegates tasks appropriately/effectively to team members based on legal scopes of practice, licensure, educational preparation, appropriate guidelines and individual capability: o Clarifies role responsibilities and expectations; provides clinical performance coaching and counseling as needed o Directs, oversees and evaluates the care delegated to other patient care team members Coordinates, facilitates/fosters communication among departments to ensure smooth, efficient coordination of patient care: o Facilitates conflict resolution and follow-up with patients, families, physicians, team members and other disciplines o Collaborates with physicians and other disciplines to manage patient care, hospital resources and services o Functions as a team member and assumes delegated responsibilities that contribute to team, unit, department and hospital objectives Supervises and clinically directs the work of other care partners including job orientation/training, assignments: o Provides clinical input to management as needed o Participates in clinical staff performance evaluations o Assists with department orientation and continuing education of staffPatient Advocacy Serves as patient advocate to ensure physical, psychological, psychosocial and spiritual needs of the patient and family are met Conducts multi disciplinary rounds and care conferences Initiates actions to improve health care or changes decisions/activities which are against the patient's wishesRole Model Acts as role model and clinical resource to students, staff Provides orientation/mentoring to new employees, students and temporary agency/registry personnelProfessional development Identifies own performance goals and takes action to meet these goals Provides input related to staff development programs based upon identified learning needs, changes in nursing departmental practices and regulatory/accreditation requirements Actively participates in and/or chairs professional committeesOther Functions & Duties Assesses and supports the development of unit/team goals and other professional issues; lends and/or actively participates in team staff meetings Participates in the development and implementation of policies and practices, standardized procedures, protocols relevant to the department and Medical Center's needs Contributes to and actively participates in the quality assurance and quality improvement processes per JCAHO and/or regulatory agencies Actively participates in and/or chairs professional committees All other duties as needed or assignedSKILLS

AND KNOWLEDGE: Demonstrates working knowledge of patient care techniques, medications, treatments and general health care proceduresStrong communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work in fast-paced environment with changing priorities.Ability to: provide basic patient care to a diverse patient population read/interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations write legibly and effectively present ideas, document activities demonstrate leadership abilities deal with problems involving several variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Modified Time: 11/23/2026 12:00:00

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Job Requirements & Qualifications

Previous Charge Experience: - Years of Experience : 2

Patient Ratio Experience: 5

Charting System Experience: Preferred