MedSurg

MS RN needed for Days-Shift: 7p-7aWeekend Requirements: EOWOn Call: NoCertification Requirements:CA RN LicenseBLSNIHSS2 years

Exp requiredFloating: May float to other units within scope of practice at hospital.Depending on need/census, may float to Summit or Herrick CampusThe 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

SUMMARY:-Applying the principles of the nursing process and working within the policies/procedures of the Patient CareServices Department and the Medical Center, the staff nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who, as the patient'sprimary nurse, is responsible and accountable for:- The overall management of the nursing care provided, assuring competent, compassionate and cost -effective patientcare from admission to discharge;-Assuring the safety, comfort, personal hygiene and protection of patients and performing disease prevention andrestorative measures;-Responding to medical and environmental emergenciesJOB

DUTIES: 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 environmento Sets priorities for and provides patient care in routine and complex situationso Serves as liaison between nursing and medical staff to facilitate collaborative approach to patient careo 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 careo 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 mannero Maintains current knowledge of patient care status and monitors patient's perception of care through clinical roundso Assures physicians are informed of significant changes in patient's conditiono Analyzes, inputs and integrates the patient acuity levels in accurate and timely mannero 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 admissiono 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 measureso Observes patient s physical condition and behavior, interprets information and ensures patient's acuity levels are identified/documentedo 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 careo 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 memberso 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 appropriate

Modified Time: 12/14/2026 12:00:00

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Job Requirements & Qualifications

Previous Charge Experience: Preferred

Years of Experience: 5

Patient Ratio Experience: 5

Charting System Experience: Required

Charting System Name: Epic