Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,272 per week in Olney, IL

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Med/Surg Duration: 9 Weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum one (1) year of relevant nursing experience License: RN License in good standing Certifications: BLS (American Heart Association) Must-Have: Nursing, Patient Assessment, Care Planning, Nursing Interventions, Patient Care Procedures Description: Performs all responsibilities and duties required by the unit as specific to the scope of service. Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team. Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops an appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and based on patient and family needs. Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation. Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents. Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base. Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solutions. Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies. Performs or assists with various therapies using proper techniques, including IV access and injections. Demonstrates skills and knowledge in setting up and assisting with unit procedures, equipment, and therapy. Responds to emergency situations and functions as an effective team member. Focuses on patient satisfaction by utilizing patient whiteboards, rounding, and bedside reporting. Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care by reviewing, transcribing, and implementing orders in a timely manner. Communicates responses to treatment while involving the patient, family, and significant others in decision-making. Receives patient bedside shift report ensuring the inclusion of patient input and validates a safe patient room environment at shift change. Delegates patient care tasks and validates completion throughout the shift. Completes and documents basic RN patient care activities, including assessments, vital signs interpretation, admission/discharge, and patient education. Provides patient medications while adhering to the "Five Rights" of medication administration. Maintains patient safety as the highest priority level by ensuring compliance with safety measures. Maintains a positive attitude that promotes a healthy work environment and a healing patient environment. Keeps a diligent focus on promptly answering patient requests to ensure effective triage and completion of medical needs. Uses critical thinking to evaluate overall patient condition and act on changes in patient status. Effectively communicates within the healthcare team to promote interdisciplinary collaboration, effective patient care coordination, and patient safety.