Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,308 per week in Olney, IL

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Profession: Nursing Specialty: Medical/Surgical Duration: 13 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 that is based on patient and family needs. Implements the plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. Modifies the 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 privately 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 therapies utilizing proper techniques. Is skilled and knowledgeable 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 through effective communication and rounding. Demonstrates competency in the delivery of care by reviewing, transcribing, and implementing orders in a timely manner. Communicates the response to treatment while involving the patient, family, and significant others in decision-making. Receives patient bedside shift report and ensures safe patient room environments at shift change. Delegates patient care tasks and validates completion of delegated tasks throughout the shift. Completes and documents basic nursing patient care activities and ensures documentation meets standards. Provides patient medications utilizing the five rights of medication administration. Maintains patient safety as the highest priority level and ensures compliance with safety measures. Maintains a positive attitude that promotes a healthy work and healing patient environment. Keeps a diligent focus on prompt answering of patient call lights and effective triage of requests. Uses critical thinking to evaluate overall patient conditions and act on changes in patient status. Effectively communicates within the healthcare team to promote interdisciplinary collaboration and patient safety.