TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Templeton, California, 93465!
Job Title: Registered Nurse - Critical Care
Profession: RN
Specialty: Critical Care
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day Shift
Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week
Experience: One year recent acute care RN experience in an operating room
License: Current RN license in state of practice
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 6 months of hire or transfer.
Must-Have: Graduate of a school of nursing
Description:
Perform the professional functions of a Registered Nurse in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients.
Coordinate, manage, provide, and delegate patient care.
Responsible for meeting the established Standards of Nursing Practice and promoting cooperation among the health care team.
Ensure all patient personal needs are met.
Assist in reducing noise levels in the nursing unit.
Demonstrate a commitment to co-workers and work as a team to ensure all patients have their needs met.
Maintain patient, co-worker, and hospital privacy.
Documentation must be clear, concise, and legible.
Deliver a clear and concise report.
Complete all assigned quality monitors as directed by the department manager.
Follow infection control guidelines.
Obtain history and physical assessments according to unit specific nursing protocol for all age groups.
Review medical history, physical examination, and all available assessment data.
Identify abnormal diagnostic data and report to the appropriate person.
Provide information needed to begin discharge planning in a timely manner and to the appropriate personnel.
Recognize signs and symptoms of cardiac or respiratory distress or other impending emergencies.
Demonstrate knowledge and ability to effectively function in emergency situations.
Accurately administer and chart medications according to hospital policies and procedures using the six rights of medication administration.
Implement and assist others in implementation and documentation of planned education.
Assess patients' educational needs.
Assist in the development and education of new staff members.
Attend and participate in staff meetings.
Complete education, training, and competencies for department-specific skills.
Successfully adapt to changes in the unit, environment, and workflow.
Ensure all patient charge items are charged and documented correctly.
Utilize department resources appropriately.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Ensure compliance with all safety and wellbeing protocols for associates and patients.