Travel RN

Qualifications * Graduate of a state-approved school of professional nursing. * BSN preferred * Current, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in the state(s) of practice * Minimum of one (1) year experience as an RN in an acute care setting or equivalent * Reliable means of transportation * Current CPR certification * Strong communication and interpersonal skills Essential Functions/Areas of Accountability * Initiate actions independently and responsibly to improve the quality of client care * Perform client visits as assigned to provide skilled interventions with a focus for achieving realistic client outcomes within a specified time period * Provide direct care and assign and/or delegate functions according to education and demonstrated competence * Act as client advocate * Assess and evaluate health status of assigned clients: * Collect objective and subjective client information * Analyze, report and record data * Validate, refine and modify data * Utilize all data to identify and document current health care needs of assigned clients * Collaborate with client, family/others, and other members of the healthcare team to identify client needs, and establish realistic goals of care * Review plan of care on a regular basis to evaluates client response to plan, prioritize needs and modify plan to meet client's current needs: * Cultural, ethical, spiritual aspects and decisions regarding treatment * Plan interventions to support human functions and maintain hygiene in a comfortable and safe environment * Align with community resources as indicated for appropriate care * Verify medical orders are accurate, properly authorized and without contraindication. * Administer prescribed medications and IV therapy or provide client/family/other education regarding self-administration. * Develop, initiate, and document plan to provide client/family/other education and counseling. * Evaluate home environment and initiate plan to ensure a safe environment. * Institute standard policies and procedures to stabilize clients in an emergency situation. * Demonstrate competence with technical nursing skills according to personal and legal scope of practice: * Assessment skills as applied to the client, family/support system, and environment * Teaching/counseling skills * Realistic and measurable goal setting * Evaluate client's medications for potential interactions, duplication, adverse effects and non-compliance * Initiate appropriate preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures * Practice nursing with respect for individual, cultural, and spiritual differences * Communicate interventions and client response to interventions effectively and in accordance with Agency requirements * Report significant changes in client condition and needs to physician and other members of the team in a timely manner * Maintain client records and clinical notes, showing systematic assessment, planning intervention and evaluation * Coordinate services for the client as needed * Participate in team meetings and clarify individualized reporting responsibilities with all new assignments * Document legibly and according to Agency documentation guidelines and standards * Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job * Promote personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers * Demonstrate knowledge of safety/infection control practices by complying with established policies and procedures * Recognize and respond appropriately to potentially unsafe situations * Demonstrate safe practice in the use of equipment. * Assess environmental safety and take initiative to prevent accidents and promote safety. * Evaluate the home for its suitability for client care * Notify case manager of need for review and/or training related to equipment, procedures, safety or infection control practices * Initiate delegation of tasks to only those with verified skills and only for clients that are stable and where the outcome of the delegated task is predictable: * Consider complexity of care, educational preparation and Agency policies when delegating care * Remain responsible for all delegated acts * Delegate/assign duties as specified in Agency regulations * Initiate and assist with delegated care * Participate in ongoing, professional self-development: * Participate in all mandatory education per Agency guidelines * Participate in supervising and teaching other nursing personnel as required * Identify needs for personal professional growth. * Demonstrate competence in areas of assignment or identifies the need for additional training * Perform other duties as assigned