RN - MS

Registered Nurse

Profession: Nursing Specialty: Medical Surgical / Orthopedics Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 12 hours (07:00 - 19:30) Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience required License: Valid state nursing license required Certifications: BLS required Must-Have: Previous charge experience preferred

MS RN Needed for Medical Surgical/Orthopedics Department. The staff nurse is responsible and accountable for the overall management of the nursing care provided. Assures competent, compassionate, and cost-effective patient care from admission to discharge. Maintains the safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection of patients while performing disease prevention and restorative measures. Responds to medical and environmental emergencies. Provides competent, compassionate, and cost-effective patient care according to policies and standards. Plans and coordinates delivery of care to maximize efficient care delivery. Sets priorities for and provides patient care in routine and complex situations. Serves as a liaison between nursing and medical staff to facilitate a collaborative approach to patient care. Coordinates the involvement of patients, physicians, families, and other health team members to manage patient care effectively. Initiates and directs emergency interventions in a calm and competent manner. Exercises clinical judgment and critical thinking in all areas of nursing practice. Administers treatments, medications, and performs nursing skills in a timely manner. Maintains current knowledge of patient care status and monitors the patient's perception of care. Ensures significant changes in the patient's condition are communicated to physicians. Conducts initial and ongoing assessments of the patient and family, considering various factors. Completes nursing assessments within 24 hours of admission. Ensures individualized care plans are developed and implemented based on patient needs. Observes and monitors patients at risk for untoward events and implements preventive measures. Evaluates the effectiveness of care plans and modifies them as needed based on collaboration with the patient and family. Develops, implements, and documents formal teaching and discharge planning that includes the patient or family. Communicates clearly and collaboratively with patients and families. Delegates tasks appropriately to team members based on individual capability and scope of practice. Provides clinical performance coaching and counseling as necessary. Facilitates communication among departments to ensure efficient patient care coordination. Acts as a patient advocate to ensure the needs of patients and families are met. Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and care conferences. Identifies self-performance goals and takes action to meet those goals. Participates in the development of departmental policies and quality improvement processes. Contributes to professional committees as needed. Performs all other duties as assigned. Demonstrates working knowledge of patient care techniques, medications, treatments, and healthcare procedures. Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.