Travel: RN - Medical / Surgical-

13-week travel assignment in Santa Fe, NM. Shift: nights, 7 PM – 7 AM. Start date: ASAP.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and records initial assessment and establishes priorities according to patient age, symptoms, and psychosocial needs.
• Re-assesses patients systematically to identify progress and trends that require intervention.
• Develops and implements a measurable individualized plan of care for the patient within the time frame established by Nursing Standards of Care.
• Makes comprehensive nursing decisions based on the interpretation of facts and evaluations of patient outcome; modifies the plan of care based upon the evaluations.
• Participates in patient/significant other health education and discharge planning.
• Implements and documents timely interventions appropriate to patient needs.
• Evaluates the plan of care.
• Performs various Point of Care testing procedures.

Staff Responsibilities

• Utilizes effective communication strategies which result in intended outcomes.
• Delegates unit work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of required patient care support activities.
• Coordinates team assignments and makes adjustments based upon patient and unit needs; follows up on delegated patient care tasks for quality and completeness.
• Utilizes the appropriate chain of command for resolution of difficult issues.
• Participates in orientation of new staff/students on the unit.
• Functions as a resource to visitors, physicians, and staff; greeting them promptly and courteously.
• Promotes a positive work environment as evidenced by demonstrating a professional, supportive attitude for the unit staff.
• Is receptive and responsive to new ideas.
• Participates in the unit's growth and development through various mechanisms to improve organizational performance.
• Collaborates by working with others to achieve unit and organizational goals.

Customer Relations

• Exhibits behaviors and actions that create a high level of patient/customer satisfaction, positive patient/customer relations, and respect for the patient's/customer's rights, needs, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrates effective communication and human relations skills which promote harmony and teamwork.
• Presents behaviors and actions that maintain the hospital's credibility, integrity, and positive image.
• Demonstrates behaviors and actions that support the mission, goals, and operations of the hospital and which contribute to continuous service improvement.

Other Responsibilities

• Assists with special projects as assigned.
• Accurately interprets and communicates Human Resources Policies and Procedures.
• Exhibits flexibility, adapting readily to changes in the work environment or work schedule.
• Maintains a positive attitude, even during periods of stress.
• Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development.
• Complies and adheres to all CSV policies.
• Maintains positive attendance and communicates in advance any absence from work.
• Adheres to all patient and environmental safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing.
• Current New Mexico RN license or current Compact state license.
• BLS Certification required.

Skills

• Current knowledge and skills appropriate to age/type of patient population served.
• Knowledgeable and sensitive to patients' rights in the delivery of care.
• Communicates in a clear, concise manner appropriate to the developmental age of the patient.

Schedule

• Shift: 7 PM – 7 AM.
• Weekend requirement: yes, 2 to 4 shifts per month (rotated between staff).
• On-call requirement: not required but may be asked if census rises.
• Floating requirement: will float to all Med/Surg departments under Maya Sandoval.
• Nurse/patient ratio: 1:5-6.
• EMR used: Epic.
• Dress code: grey scrubs.
• Blocked scheduling accommodated: no.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.