Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,676 per week
Job Description:
Southeast HEALTH is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Dexter, Missouri.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Med SurgDiscipline: RNStart Date: ASAPDuration: 13 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, nightsEmployment Type: Travel Med Surg RN 36-40 hours per weekNursing - RN Cape Girardeau, Missouri Emergency Department Full-TimeDescriptionJob SummaryProvide registered nursing care to the patients of the Emergency Department (ED) by performing a variety of tasks. They practice within the scope of services dictated by the Missouri Nurse Practice Act. The fundamentals of professional nursing apply throughout all role definitions. Specific functional tasks and delegations to lead and direct the environment and staff the ED are defined below.Essential FunctionsWelcome patients and perform sign-in entry to Emergency Department Information System (EDIS) or Electronic Medical Record (EMR) as neededGreet EMS personnel or escort patients to roomComplete patient documentation in EDIS or EMRCollect data appropriate to patient complaint and historyUtilizes the nursing process in the delivery of patient careAssess patients needing immediate attention or intervention and bring to attention of the Emergency Department Physician and/or Emergency Department Advanced Practice Registered NurseImplement appropriate nursing standards of careAfter consultation with Emergency Department Physician and/or Emergency Department APRN, initiate appropriate pre-approved protocolsEvaluate patient status and responses to interventions and careDocumentation of assessment/reassessment of patient per policyDocumentation of hourly rounding per policyDocumentation of vital signs per policyDocumentation of numerical pain score per policyPlan patient disposition: Discharge, complete medication reconciliation, facilitate patient education activities, provide follow-up instructionsAdmission/Transfer: Provide appropriate staff for transfer, complete necessary admission/transfer paperwork, exchange professional report for receiving unit/staff memberPerform patient status updates in EDIS or EMRAdvise physician and charge nurse of changes in patient's condition or vital signsPerform hourly rounding per policy to provide appropriate information for patients, family members, and significant othersAssist patient to prepare for examDocument and secure patient clothing, medications, and valuables per policyMaintain a clean and safe work environmentBe familiar with procedures, equipment, specialty trays and setups including but not limited to the following:Bag-valve-mask deviceIV therapySuctionC-spine immobilization and log-rollingCardiac monitorDefibrillator/pacerRapid InfuserWarming devicesCentral linesChest tubeReport to the charge nurse and obtain direction for the appropriate course of action to be taken to include, but not limited to the following:Child abuse/neglectDomestic violenceElder abuse/neglectAnimal bitesGunshot woundsHighly communicable/infectious diseasesEvaluates the quality and effectiveness of careParticipates in chart reviews/auditsParticipates in process/procedural reviewsProvides and accepts constructive feedbackDemonstrates activities and behaviors that characterize professional statusEngage in peer evaluation of work performanceParticipate in routine department meetingsActive participation in unit based work groupsUse critical thinking skills to recognize patient changes and updates appropriate physician or staffIf standard of care is not followed appropriately documents and reports to charge nurse and physician on dutyGood communication skills with family, patients, co-workers and visitorsConducts self with courteous and professional behaviorAssist in assuring appropriate patient flow through the emergency departmentListens effectively and provides appropriate information to members of the department and other hospital personnelKeeps current on policy changesFollows department and hospital policies to include ED nursing standardsAny other duties as needed to drive to the Vision, fulfill the Mission, and abide by the Values of the organizationQualificationsAssociate's Degree Nursing requiredBachelor's Degree Nursing preferredRN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure State of MO Upon Hire requiredBLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire requiredACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire requiredPALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Upon Hire requiredENPC - Emergency Nursing Pediatric Certification requiredTNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course requiredNRP - Neonatal Resuscitation preferredSTARR Certification within 90 Days required Southeast HEALTH Job ID #20220810-16-91. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.About Southeast HEALTH At SoutheastHEALTH, the region's premier healthcare system in Southeast Missouri, our patients receive excellent care of the highest clinical quality, close to home. Within our network are more than 50 care locations, including 3 hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics representing over 52 clinical specialties and extending care for patients in a four-state area. Southeast Hospital located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, is a general, full-service, acute care hospital that provides inpatient and outpatient multispecialty care. Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County located in Dexter, Missouri, was established in 1969 and has been under SoutheastHEALTH's management since 2013. Southeast Behavioral Hospital, developed in partnership with United Health Services, offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services to the people of Southeast Missouri. This 102-bed facility offers a wide range of mental, emotional and behavioral health services for teens, adults and seniors experiencing mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety and co-occurring substance use issues.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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