Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $2,358 per week in Louisville, KY

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Profession: Nursing Specialty: Operating Room Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Shift Hours per Shift: 12 hours (6:30 AM - 7:00 PM) Experience: 2 years of OR experience License: Registered Nurse Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: Patient assessment, plan of care, clinical interventions, patient and family education, regulatory standards Description: A professional nurse is accountable for the care of a group of patients. The Registered Nurse (RN) focuses on safe, effective patient and family-centered care. Customer satisfaction and quality outcomes are priorities. The RN is responsible for assisting in maintaining a financially stable unit. Professional development with an emphasis on evidence-based practice and education is essential. The RN supervises licensed and non-licensed staff members. Applying the caring processes, the RN is responsible for assessing, developing, implementing, and evaluating the plan of care. The RN focuses on patient and family comfort, education, and satisfaction. The RN applies educational and professional experiences in the delivery of quality care. Mentoring and precepting staff is also part of the RN's responsibilities. Job Responsibilities: Assessment: Performs assessments and reassessments as warranted by patient condition. Demonstrates the ability to make sound independent decisions. Development & Implementation: Initiates, prioritizes, and implements the plan of care. Reviews and revises the plan as indicated. Collaborates with patient/family and interdisciplinary services. Utilizes resources appropriately. Evaluation: Monitors and documents response to clinical interventions. Education: Facilitates, coordinates, provides, and evaluates education specific to patient/family needs. Leadership: Delegates tasks to licensed and non-licensed personnel. Functions as a mentor/preceptor while promoting teamwork. Identifies and communicates opportunities for improvement. Participates in quality, safety, and service process improvement efforts. Implements practice changes and complies with regulatory standards. Participates in the Practice Governance model. Required Skills: Two years of acute care RN experience. Preferred Skills: None. Required Education: Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree (ASN). Preferred Education: None. Required Certifications & Licensure: Registered Nurse, BLS, ACLS. Preferred Certifications & Licensure: None. Job Category: Clinical-Nursing