RN Internal Agency | System Float Pool - Med/Surg | Days

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About the Role

The RN Internal Agency is a temporary full-time assignment working on various Med/Surg units. This is a 13-week assignment and the pay is $70.00/hour. Responsible for the nursing care of patients requiring specialized judgment and skill. This judgment and skill is based on knowledge of the natural, behavioral, and nursing sciences and humanities as the basis for application of the nursing process in wellness and illness care. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision, and Values. At this time, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provides Practice Excellence through specialized nursing assessment, care, evaluation, and education to patients and families in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Promotes evidence-based practice by using research to develop, implement, and evaluate process standards, such as plans of care, protocols, and guidelines.
• Provides Leadership Excellence in clinical practice area.
• Demonstrates a commitment to Learning Excellence through professional development and clinical expertise.
• Demonstrates Role Clarity through professional competence, expertise, and knowledge, and supports the nursing profession through role modeling and fostering an environment of growth and learning.
• Promotes Cultural Excellence with recognition and appreciation for cultural, ethnic, and generational diversity.
• Directs and delegates all patient care activities on nursing units.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Required)
• 1-3 years of experience in an acute care environment (Required)
• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT certification - American Heart Association (Required)
• Registered Nurse license - Tennessee Board of Nursing (Required)
• Other certifications may be required depending on assigned nursing unit.

Skills

• Analytical skills necessary to assess complex patient conditions effectively and to develop comprehensive plans of care.
• Ability to synthesize multiple sources of information to assist in the resolution of human responses to complex problems.
• Skill and proficiency in applying highly technical principles, concepts, and techniques central to the nursing profession.

Physical Demands

• The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Must have good balance and coordination.
• Medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
• Close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform activities such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data, viewing a computer terminal, or extensive reading.
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

Pay

$70.00/hour

Schedule

Temporary full-time, 13-week assignment.