RN In House Agency- OLGMC Med Surg/Tele- Nights
About the role
This job is typically 8-weeks length in assignment. Acts as a leader in the provision of patient care using the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses and Scope & Standards of Practice. Effectively delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members; assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes; exhibits sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and religious diversity in all interactions; maintains involvement in activities aimed toward the achievement of unit and the department’s strategic goals and objectives and demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability for his/her own practice and supports the company's philosophy of nursing.
Responsibilities
- Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
- Affects learning needs and implements teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family, and other groups or disciplines.
- Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
- Uses data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Embraces concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the profession of nursing.
- Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education: Required - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Preferred - Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Work Experience: Required – 1 year of experience as a registered nurse.
Certifications: Required – Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association. Preferred – Certification in clinical specialty area.
Qualifications
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
- Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
- Ability to demonstrate good judgement.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
Benefits
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Pay
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Schedule
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Skills
Details on required and preferred skills are not specified in the job posting.
Company Information
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