Local Contract Nurse RN – Acute Care – $50-55 per hour Position Available In St. Louis City, Missouri

Job Description:

Nucleus Healthcare is seeking a local contract nurse RN AcuteCare for a local contract nursing job in Lake St. Louis, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty:

Acute Care Discipline:

RNDuration:

13 weeks 36 hours per week

Shift:

12 hours

EmploymentType:

Local Contract Nucleus Healthcare is seeking an RegisteredNurse (RN) to join a prestigious health system in Lake St. Louis,Missouri. The Registered Nurse (RN) maintains the delivery ofquality care by assuring the nursing care plan is followed. The RNsupervises Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants,and orientees. 8-13

Week Assignment Both Day & Night ShiftsAvailable Job Title:

Registered Nurse (RN)

Location:

Lake St.

Louis, MO Embraces the Core Values of the

Company:

• We deliversuperior quality in all that we do.
• We treat others as they wouldlike to be treated.
• We are results oriented and achieve ourobjectives.
• We are team players.
• We are resourceful inovercoming obstacles.

One of our 4 Key organizational results is toKeep our

Patients and Each Other Safe:

Our client is anorganization where patient safety and employee safety are apriority. This focus on safety is applicable to all business linesand levels of care. To those of us who work for there, these aremore than words. Putting safety first allows us to provide superiorcare for our patients and provides a work environment where eachemployee is expected to take care of themselves and each other bymaking safe choices, using equipment provided, identifying workplace hazards, adhering to safety policies and procedures andreporting risks or hazards as soon as possible. Promotes Patientand Employee Safety – Focused on 10 Foot Circle of Safety anddisplays safety awareness in all of the below key areas:

• SafePatient Handling
• Materials Handling
• Infectious Diseases
• Slips/Trips and Falls
• Work Environment Follows all hospitalguidelines outlining standards of personal appearance, attendanceand punctuality.

Based on the Competency Program established fordirect care providers, possesses the skills and competenciesnecessary to perform job function in accordance with populationserved criteria.

JOB-SPECIFIC DUTIES/COMPETENCIES

Performs anursing assessment on all patients within 8 hours of admission. Thedata collected forms the basis of an individualized plan of care.

Identifies teaching needs and goals related to the diagnosis ofeach patient from the nursing admission assessment and bycollaborating with patient/family and the Interdisciplinary team.

Provides patient information and status in a timely manner for theInitial Team Conference and for Re-evaluation Team Conferences on aweekly basis. Responsible and accountable for accurate, succinctand timely documentation of all assessments, interventions andpatient’s response in the medical record in accordance with policy.

Participates in the patient rehabilitation program on an assignedunit. Is responsible and accountable for direct patient care byutilizing the nursing process of assessing, planning, implementingand evaluating patient care with a priority on the education of thepatient/family/significant other based on the health care needsidentified. Uses a positive and encouraging approach to achievepatient goals and quality outcomes. Initiates discharge planning onall patients from the day of admission. Initiates patient teachingin anticipation of the discharge date. Communicates all pertinentinformation regarding changes in patient’s status from one careprovider to another, to support continuity of care and patientsafety. This includes the attending physician and the Charge Nurse.

Seeks consultation from more senior nursing staff in support ofcomplex clinical decision-making. Provides direction, training andsupervision of ancillary nursing personnel by utilizing problemsolving techniques in decision making, organizing, settingpriorities and using time effectively. Delegates appropriately.

Provides for and assures personal and environmental safety inaccordance with hospital and nursing policies and procedures.

Positively contributes to the functioning of the unit by providingcalm direction and reassurance to ancillary staff, otherdepartments, patients and families. Participates in team buildingactivities on the unit to create a positive and efficient workenvironment. Maintains communication with manager and seniornursing staff related to service needs such as necessary supplies,equipment (including repairs) and clinical training in order toeffectively complete assigned duties. Provides care in a costeffective manner while promoting quality patient outcomes, monitorssupplies and charges. Assumes charge responsibility followingorientation period as requested. Identifies and initiates ownprofessional growth, actively pursuing professional developmentthrough continuing education and self study. Prioritizes activitiesand plans for effective use of time and staff in meeting patientneeds. Performs other duties as requested.

AdditionalQualifications Required Certification:

BLS, ACLS, NIH 2

YearsBedside is Required Nucleus Healthcare Job ID 3718. About NucleusHealthcare Nucleus Healthcare is a staffing and recruitment agencypartnering with top-tier healthcare and life sciences facilitiesand organizations to deliver quality candidates looking formeaningful employment. We have permanent placement andlong-contract jobs nationwide in nursing, allied health, healthcareoperations and hospitality, and life sciences. Our vision ofredefining the way healthcare does business is what fuels ourmission to empower the people who power healthcare. Connect with aNucleus recruiter who will partner with you to differentiate everystep of your job search process today! ?

Benefits:

Ask your NucleusHealthcare recruiter about the benefits offered by thefacility/organization you are interested in applying for. NucleusHealthcare offers a generous $1,000 referral bonus.