Voca Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
Shift: night - 3x12 Description: JOB SUMMARYReporting and accountable to the Nurse Manager/Director, the Clinical Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting.UNIT DESCRIPTIONThe Medical Surgical unit is a 37-bed unit providing care for a diverse patient population with both oncologic and general medical-surgical needs. Core patient populations include individuals undergoing active cancer treatment, post-surgical oncology cases, and those requiring symptom management for complications such as neutropenia, pain crises, and disease progression.
The unit also supports end-of-life and palliative care when appropriate. In addition to oncology-focused care, nurses manage a range of medical-surgical diagnoses, requiring a broad clinical skill set. Additionally, we are a Bariatric Center of Excellence, and this unit will serve the majority of our bariatric patients returning from surgery. There is a very small element of Oncology to this unit. However, this is by no means a major patient population for this floor. If we do have Oncology patients on this floor, we typically do not manage chemotherapy. Ideal patient ratio: 5:1; Max, 6:1JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Administers patient care under the direction of a physician. Identifies and pursues expected patient outcomes in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team. Reports and records the plan for care, nursing care given, and the patient s response to that care. Provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with healthcare organization and nursing standards, policies and procedures. Organizes and prioritizes care according to patient/family needs. Consults with appropriate resources in a timely fashion regarding patients with complex care issues, unusual teaching needs and/or those at high risk for discharge planning. Collaborates with peers in a clinical operations environment, including fostering intra/interdepartmental communication. Synthesizes data from complex situations to determine priorities for care, including appropriate physical, psychosocial, education and safety needs. Assesses and anticipates discharge needs of individual patients and families. Communicates with patient/family to prepare or update the plan of care using cultural competency and active listening. Develops relationships with patients and their families that promote their ability to advocate for patient and family needs. Develops clinical and operational excellence in self and in peers through education and training. Promotes a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all, including the application of standard precautions and principles of infection control. Ensures competency in all required skills and completes competency assessment annually per the documented competency checklist. Adheres to documented policies and processes as well as performing other related duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSSome units may require Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification prior to performing clinical care. Training and certification opportunities will be provided.Required Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina or one of compact states by the day of clinical care. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.Preferred One (1) year of experience working in a registered nurse role in an acute care / inpatient hospital setting.SHIFT TIMES: Determined by SHIFT TYPE in Job OrderDay - 6:45 am - 7:15 pmNight - 6:45 pm - 7:15 amEvery Other Weekend & Rotating Holidays Certifications:BLS - required Guaranteed Hours: 36
As a Voca Traveler, you will gain new clinical skills, visit amazing places and meet awesome healthcare professionals.
As a travel health professional, your experience and dedication to patient care is in high demand throughout the United States. Whether you are a veteran traveler looking for your next opportunity, or you are looking to travel for the first time, Voca is here to support you. Voca’s experienced and dedicated travel team works in concert with you every step of the way. Our long-standing partnerships with some of the most respected and recognized healthcare organizations in the country allow us to identify career opportunities to help you increase your knowledge and experience while working with some of the best physicians and healthcare professionals in the world. At Voca, we strongly believe a better career results in a happier you. We are here to help you find a position that is professionally and personally rewarding.
| Location | Hendersonville, NC |
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