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Registered Nurse (RN) LTAC Wyoming

TLC NURSING SERVICES

Posted on: 14 Mar 2024

Job Location: Cody, US

Job Description:

Profession: Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Cody Wyoming

Specialty: LTAC

Unit: ACU

Gross Pay: TBD

Schedule: 7 AM - 7 PM, 07:00:00-19:00:00, 12.00-3

Guaranteed Hours: 36

Openings: 1

Start Date: 04/01/2024

End Date: 07/01/2024

Assignment Length: 13

Experience Required: 1 year

JOB ID: Medefis557929114

Other Info:

ID: 57929114 Shift: 12 hour days Description: Administer nursing care to patients in an efficient, safe, and courteous manner using proper nursing procedures. Supports the patient and family in the dying process. Performs an admission assessment and subsequent assessments. Completes required documentation. Addresses the patient s learning ability and needs. Develops a care plan. Enters orders by computer and participates in the daily operation of the Acute Care Unit. Attends required in-service, annual education and mandatory departmental meetings. Participates in the collection of data for quality improvement. Adheres to hospital and departmental policies. Practices good communication between departments, with physicians, each other, the director and clinical supervisor. The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status. They must be able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's/area's/department's policies and procedures.EXPERIENCE: In medical/surgical and pediatrics nursing or a recent graduate of an accredited school of nursing or has recently completed an accredited refresher program preferredSKILLSKnowledge of medical/surgical nursing principles. Knowledge of aseptic technique and infection control principles. Able to perform effectively in highly stressful situations. Must be well motivated, organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks. Must be able to interact effectively with a wide variety of people. Excellent communication skills. Able to serve as an example to other employees.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSNursing Practice1. Complete a head to toe physical assessment and a social assessment of the patient upon admission.2. Develop a written Care Plan upon admission and review and update it daily.3. Initiate cardiac monitoring, oxygen therapy, non-invasive blood pressure, and oximetry. Start/or evaluate IV site. Evaluate existing drainage systems in place.4. Perform delivery of nursing care via the nursing process: assessment (collection of data), problem identification (nursing diagnosis), planning, nursing interventions and evaluation and updating of planning.5. Re-assess patient to identify progress and trends that require intervention or reporting to the physician. 6. Assist patient, physician and peers in determining long and short-range goals for patient and formulating a plan to work toward those goals.7. Assist Critical Care RN with telemetry monitoring and maintain knowledge of basic arrhythmia interpretation.8. Operate and manage equipment including the following: IV pumps, PCA pumps, feeding pumps, telemetry monitors, CPAP and Bi-PAP machines, defibrillators and Doppler.9. Provide routine patient care. Perform blood draw from central lines. Interpret computerized monitor trends.10. Administer medications, calculate doses and maintain current knowledge of medications.11. Maintain knowledge of the patient's status during hospitalization and work with health care team to adjust and improve approach to recovery. Utilize critical thinking skills for appropriate patient interventions.12. Carry out and document medical and nursing treatment, nursing care, interventions and outcomes in a timely and accurate manner. 13. Complete documentation necessary for transition between statuses, including to swing bed. 14. Assist physicians in care of the patients. Make rounds, assist with procedures, provide progress reports on patient status, and assure that orders are carried out.15. Follow procedure for medication administration and narcotics control. Utilize EMAR, scans and use 2 sources of patient ID before all medications and procedures. 16. Assume professional responsibility for assuring patient care is of the highest standards possible.17. Communicate questions about appropriateness of medical or nursing care through chain of command, as needed, utilizing the SBAR form of communication. 18. Ensure that consents are obtained when needed, and that all records are signed and legally complete. Ensure completion of time out procedures as appropriate. 19. Complete incident and error forms when appropriate.20. Assess the patient s learning needs. Educate the patient and family.21. Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity.22. Practice within Nursing Standards of Practice and follow standards of patient care CRH Policies and Procedures. Adhere to MD orders. Unit and Hospital Involvement1. Supervise LPNs, CNAs and non-professional staff in delivery of care to assigned patients. Assist with priority setting, act as a resource personnel for less experienced staff.2. Follow procedures to ensure that supply and medication stocks are rotated and replaced as used.3. Adhere to standards of safety and infection control in delivery of patient care. Follow the standard for infection control; hand washing, protective eyewear, mask, gown, gloves, head cover, and shoe cover, as appropriate. Proper disposal of contaminated items and the use of isolation. 4. Exhibit cooperation and a positive attitude toward other hospital departments, including coordinating smooth transfer of patients for procedures or diagnostic test. Maintain a positive attitude toward managers, physicians, co-workers, patients and visitors. Behave in a professional manner and maintain good interpersonal relationships with other staff, departments, managers, and physicians. 5. Participate in in-service programs as both student and teacher. Take primary responsibility for keeping own knowledge and skills current.6. Maintain confidentiality.7. Enforce and adhere to all hospital-wide policies and unit protocols.8. Assist with collection of data for process and quality improvement, and to meet unit goals.9. Attend mandatory annual education, monthly staff meetings, and in-service.10. Initiate and coordinate Code Blue responses.11. Participate in orientation of new Acute Care Unit staff. Provide nursing students with opportunities to observe and learn.12. Assist nursing staff in other departments as requested and qualified when need arises. This may include being assigned to care for less acute patients on the Critical Care Unit. 13. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.JOB REQUIREMENTSCurrent or temporary Wyoming licensure as a Registered Professional nurse. Additional Information:***1) 100 mile RADIUS RULE. We will not accept a traveler that has a perm address within 100 miles of our hospital***2) EFFECTIVE 6-4-2023, Any traveler that's confirmed & doesn't start on time, the agency will be charged a fee (per their contract). The fee will not be assessed if it's due to a licensure issue. Position Urgency:Normal Billing string = Medefis Guaranteed Hours: 36 Contract Weeks:91

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Competitive Compensation: Earn the best weekly rates on your assignment. We will beat any offer for the same open position.
Diverse Work Settings: Experience environments like acute care, long-term care, schools, clinics, summer camps, prisons, etc.
Guaranteed Hours: Secure a consistent 36 or 40-hour workweek with opportunities for overtime.

Benefits:

Your Wellbeing Matters: Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
401k with matching contribution.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Immediate availability of Aflac for your purchase.
Stay Comfortable: Opt for our fully furnished housing, including utilities, or choose a housing stipend.
Unlimited referral bonus!
Access to unlimited continuing education units online.

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