TravelNurseSource is working with Remede Group to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Saginaw, Michigan, 48601!
About The Position
JOB DESCRIPTION - REGISTERED NURSE (AH)
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse provides patient care on a supplemental basis to our client facilities. With the delivery of safe, quality patient care as the primary goal, the Registered Nurse exercises sound professional judgment and skills in-the performance of assigned duties. The Registered Nurse is expected to practice a systematic approach to patient care utilizing the nursing process; assessment of patient status and needs, planning of patient care based on needs, implementation of the plan of care and evaluation of goal achievement.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Current RN license in the appropriate state/s
- Minimum of one year clinical experience in chosen clinical specialty
- Supervisory references or at a minimum verification of previous work experience Current BLS certification. Advanced Certifications; ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC etc. maybe required based on clinical specialty.
Duties And Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse is expected to practice safe and ethical nursing care within the scope of his/her profession as defined by state Nursing Practice Act, understanding of his/her own limitations, seeking advice and assistance when necessary. Specific duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Performs routine nursing care
- Provides patient and family teaching
- Assists physician with patients
- Accurately gives and receives report on patient status
- Monitors patient per facility protocol and patient needs
- Identifies and acts on change .in patient status
- Institutes comfort and safety measures for patient
- Provides age specific care to all patients
- Provides patient care with a sensitivity to cultural diversity of patient population
- Performs nursing procedures in compliance with the facilities` policies and procedures
- Consistently practices standard precautions.
- Adheres to hospital policies for handling, labeling and disposal of bio hazardous materials
- Adheres to Joint Commission professional standards and incorporates the National Patient Safety Goals into current practice.
Essential Functions
- Must have working knowledge of the theory, principles, techniques and practice of professional nursing
- Must have current knowledge in caring for patients in different development stages throughout the life cycle possibly to include infants through geriatrics
- Must have a command for the English language and have ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
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