Med Surg RN

Job Title: Medical Surgical RN
Location: Berkeley CA
Shift: Day 3x12-Hour (07:00 - 19:30)
Contract: 13 Weeks contract

Requirements:
Certification Requirements:
CA RN License
BLS
NIHSS
2 years Exp required 

Floating:
May float to other units within scope of practice at hospital.
Depending on need/census
The 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 Care
Services Department and the Medical Center, the staff nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who, as the patient's
primary nurse, is responsible and accountable for:
- The overall management of the nursing care provided, assuring competent, compassionate and cost­-effective patient
care from admission to discharge;
-Assuring the safety, comfort, personal hygiene and protection of patients and performing disease prevention and
restorative measures;
-Responding to medical and environmental emergencies

JOB 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 environment
o Sets priorities for and provides patient care in routine and complex situations
o Serves as liaison between nursing and medical staff to facilitate collaborative approach to patient care
o 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 care.