Travel Registered Nurse Emergency Nursing (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