RN Med Surg Obs Days, StaffFlex contract

Job Description

StaffFlex contract, 13 weeks $61.25/hr 7a-7p. Rotating weekends. No call.

Demonstrates Critical Thinking Skills

Demonstrates critical thinking skills appropriate to patient’s level of care.

Collects and Documents Patient Health Data

• Collects and documents patient health data systematically and timely.
• Conducts thorough, ongoing assessments of patients, analyzes assessment data and develops individualized, evidence-based plans of care to optimize outcomes in alignment with interdisciplinary goals.

Implements Interventions

• Implements interventions from the plan of care safely, timely, and appropriately, documenting actions taken.

Collaborates and Promotes Timely Patient Placement

• Collaborates and promotes timely patient placement by following hospital policy for patient admission, discharge, and transfer.

Participates in Peer Interviewing and Review Processes

• Participates in peer interviewing and peer review processes as needed.

Administers Medications and Treatments

• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.

Communicates Effectively

• Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and staff, maintaining professional relationships and promoting a positive environment.

Educates Patients and Families

• Educates patients and families on health conditions, procedures, and care plans, ensuring understanding and compliance based on assessed learning needs.

Maintains Compliance

• Maintains compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies, ensuring legal and ethical practice.

Serves as a Patient Advocate

• Serves as a patient advocate, ensuring patient rights and needs are respected and addressed.

Maintains Safe and Effective Handoff Communication and Documentation

• Maintains safe and effective handoff communication and documentation.

Follows CDC Isolation Guidelines

• Follows CDC isolation guidelines, demonstrates appropriate use of PPE, performs hand hygiene according to policy, and enforces safety regulations.

Performs Other Duties as Assigned

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must be able to use a high level of abstract reasoning to assess patient, evaluate interventions, and revise plan of care according to patient outcomes.
• Basic computer skills – must be able to navigate Microsoft windows based programs.
• Must be fluent in English (read, verbal and written skills).

Education and Work Experience

• Associate's of Nursing [Required]
• Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]
• Field Of Study N/A
• 2+ years of nursing experience in an acute hospital setting [Required]

Additional Information

• Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements.
• Licenses And Certifications:
  • Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
  • Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
  • Trauma Nurse Course Certified (TNCC) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements

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Pay Range

$15.00 - $130.00